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Jenkins, KY
City in Letcher County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41517, 41537.
Population
1,406
Land area
8.8sq mi
People per sq mi
159
ZIP codes
2
Jenkins and its ZIP codes
Jenkins at a glance
- Jenkins is 38% denser than Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $27,200 a year, 57% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,200 (61% below Kentucky) and median rent is $455 a month.
Local data for Jenkins, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jenkins, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,200
Poverty rate
32.3%
Median home value
$80,200
Median rent
$455/mo
Homeownership
60.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (217), German Americans (144), French Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Letcher County. PPP loans are for Jenkins.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,982
4,130 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,848
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $8,291 per person
How people get to work
Jenkins, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.9%
- Carpooled16.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home16.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jenkins, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
536
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
160
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 22°F
49.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Jenkins
2 in or overlapping Jenkins. Population shown
Cities near Jenkins
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McRobertsCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Pound, VATown | 4.4 mi | 2.6 |
| Payne GapCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.3 |
| Fleming-NeonCity | 5.2 mi | 1.6 |
| MillstoneCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Clintwood, VATown | 8.3 mi | 2.1 |
| MaykingCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| VirgieCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| WheelwrightCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| WhitesburgCity | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| Clinchco, VATown | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| Wise, VATown | 15 mi | 3 |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise, VACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Elkhorn CityCity | 15 mi | 7.8 |
| Dunbar, VACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0 |
| Haysi, VATown | 17 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jenkins, KY in?
- Jenkins is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Jenkins, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jenkins include 41517, 41537.
- What is the population of Jenkins, KY?
- About 1,406 people live in Jenkins, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jenkins?
- Nearby places include McRoberts (4.1 mi), Pound, VA (4.4 mi), Payne Gap (4.7 mi), Fleming-Neon (5.2 mi), Millstone (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023