Jenkins
City in Letcher County, Kentucky
Jenkins is a city in Letcher County, Kentucky, with 1,902 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,539 ft (469 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Payne Gap, 2.3 miles SW.
- 1,902residents (2020 Census)
- 1,539 ftelevation · 469 m
- 8.8 sq miland area · 22.9 km²
- 215 / sq mipopulation density
- 41810ZIP code
About Jenkins
Jenkins is a home rule-class city in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Jenkins had a population of 1,902.
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Living in Jenkins
- Median household income
- $27,200
- Median home value
- $80,200
- Median rent
- $455/mo
- Median age
- 42.9
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Jenkins had 1,902 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,902 |
|---|---|
| Density | 215 per sq mi (83 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jenkins at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Letcher County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,902 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.84 sq mi (22.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,539 ft (469 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1766° N, 82.6513° W |
| ZIP code | 41810 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2140312 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jenkins
- Payne Gap2.3 mi SW
- McRoberts3.2 mi N
- Fleming-Neon3.3 mi NW
- Pound, VA4.3 mi SE
- Millstone5.5 mi W
- Mayking7.3 mi SW
- Whitesburg10.3 mi SW
- Clintwood, VA10.7 mi E
- Virgie11.4 mi N
- Wheelwright11.8 mi N
- Wise, VA14.3 mi S
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise, VA15.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jenkins
What county is Jenkins in?
Jenkins is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Jenkins, KY?
1,902 people lived in Jenkins at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jenkins, KY?
The ZIP code of Jenkins is 41810.
What is the elevation of Jenkins?
1,539 feet (469 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jenkins?
Payne Gap (2.3 mi), McRoberts (3.2 mi), Fleming-Neon (3.3 mi), Pound (4.3 mi), Millstone (5.5 mi).
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