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McRoberts, KY
Census-designated place in Letcher County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41835.
Population
556
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
99
ZIP codes
1
McRoberts and its ZIP codes
McRoberts at a glance
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $60,100 (71% below Kentucky).
Local data for McRoberts, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McRoberts, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
46.0%
Median home value
$60,100
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
2.4%
Median age
34.0
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (172), German Americans (155).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Letcher County. PPP loans are for McRoberts.
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
PPP loans
$10.6K
2 loans, 2 jobs reported
How people get to work
McRoberts, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone17.7%
- Carpooled73.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.8%
Environment and hazard risk
McRoberts, 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° / 24°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in McRoberts
1 in or overlapping McRoberts. Population shown
Cities near McRoberts
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fleming-NeonCity | 2.1 mi | 1.6 |
| JenkinsCity | 4.1 mi | 8.8 |
| Payne GapCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.3 |
| MillstoneCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Pound, VATown | 7.3 mi | 2.6 |
| MaykingCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.5 |
| WheelwrightCity | 9 mi | 1.8 |
| VirgieCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| WhitesburgCity | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| Clintwood, VATown | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Pippa PassesCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Dunbar, VACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0 |
| Wise, VATown | 17 mi | 3 |
| McDowellCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| Clinchco, VATown | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| Elkhorn CityCity | 18 mi | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McRoberts, KY in?
- McRoberts is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in McRoberts, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping McRoberts include 41835.
- What is the population of McRoberts, KY?
- About 556 people live in McRoberts, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McRoberts?
- Nearby places include Fleming-Neon (2.1 mi), Jenkins (4.1 mi), Payne Gap (4.6 mi), Millstone (5.7 mi), Pound, VA (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023