Question 1

Is 41858 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 41858 in Whitesburg has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Whitesburg city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 41858 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 41858?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 41858 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 41858. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 41858 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Whitesburg. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 41858?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 41858 is approximately $97K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 41858 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 41858 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 41858 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 41858 has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100, placing it in the moderate range for Whitesburg. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 73/100, 41858 scores similarly to the middle tier of Whitesburg neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Whitesburg — ZIP 41858

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Cowan Elementary School	PK–08	—	—	—
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
West Whitesburg Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Whitesburg Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Letcher County Central High School	09–12	—	—	—