The 41824 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Isom in Kentucky in Letcher County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,186. An estimated 18.6% of residents in the 41824 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 48.5 years. In this Kentucky region, an estimated 79.4% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $17,571. Median househould income is approximately $25,882, and an estimated 25% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 41824 is $25,882, while the region's mean household income is $37,439. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $17,571. The per capita income in ZIP Code 41824 of $17,571 is approximately 37.64% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $28,178. An estimated 25.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately164.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.6% of the population in 41824 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 17.7% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 41824 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 19.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 41824, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 41824 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 41824 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 41824 are older than average. The median age of 48.5 years in ZIP Code 41824 is approximately 27.3% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.9% of the population in 41824 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 17.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 41824 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 4.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 21.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 13.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
In ZIP Code 41824, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Letcher County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 41824, an estimated 28.4% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 21.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Letcher County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 28.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 41824, 79.4% of the population graduated high school, while 3.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 14.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 46.2% in this Letcher County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 14.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 46.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.3% |
| Associate's degree | 17.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 41824 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 41.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 41824 is high cholesterol, as approximately 39.0% of adults 18 and older in this Letcher County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 34.0% |
| High blood pressure | 41.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.6% |
| Current asthma | 13.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 14.0% |
| High cholesterol | 39.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 41824 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 80.4% of those 18 and above in 41824 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 41824 include obesity (42.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (40.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 73.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 80.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 45.0% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.3% |
| Current smoking | 30.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 38.2% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 40.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 41824 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.8 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.16% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 41824 | 9.3¢/kWh | 9.04¢/kWh | 5.07¢/kWh |
| Kentucky | 12.48¢/kWh | 12.1¢/kWh | 6.31¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 41824 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.58 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.99 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.74 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.97 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.28 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.63 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.39 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.68 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.49 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.12 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.35 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.37 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 41824, 46.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.9 minutes. Approximately 30.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 41824 work in retail trade, while an estimated 27.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 41824 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.4% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 30.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 16.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |