Mayking
Census-designated place in Letcher County, Kentucky

Mayking is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Letcher County, Kentucky, with 475 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,204 ft (367 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Millstone, 2.3 miles NE.
- 475residents (2020 Census)
- 1,204 ftelevation · 367 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 308 / sq mipopulation density
- 41837ZIP code
About Mayking
Mayking is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States. Its population was 475 as of the 2020 census. Mayking has a post office with ZIP code 41837, which opened on January 25, 1894. U.S. Route 119 passes through the community.
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Living in Mayking
- Median home value
- $67,100
- Median rent
- $856/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Mayking had 475 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 475 |
|---|---|
| Density | 308 per sq mi (119 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mayking at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Letcher County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 475 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.54 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1363° N, 82.7746° W |
| ZIP code | 41837 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2150952 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mayking
- Millstone2.3 mi NE
- Whitesburg3.0 mi SW
- Payne Gap5.8 mi E
- Fleming-Neon5.8 mi NE
- Jenkins7.3 mi NE
- McRoberts8.3 mi NE
- Pound, VA9.2 mi E
- Dunbar, VA11.4 mi S
- Blackey11.6 mi W
- Stonega, VA12.7 mi S
- Osaka, VA13.0 mi S
- Lynch14.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Mayking
What county is Mayking in?
Mayking is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Mayking, KY?
475 people lived in Mayking at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mayking, KY?
The ZIP code of Mayking is 41837.
What is the elevation of Mayking?
1,204 feet (367 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mayking?
Millstone (2.3 mi), Whitesburg (3.0 mi), Payne Gap (5.8 mi), Fleming-Neon (5.8 mi), Jenkins (7.3 mi).
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