Zip code 41238: Oil Springs, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 41238?

41238 is assigned to Oil Springs, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 41238 in?

41238 is in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 41238?

About 814 people live in 41238, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 41238?

The median household income in 41238 is $47,273.

Q: What zip codes are near 41238?

The closest zip codes to 41238 are 41256, 41426, 41219, 41222, 41274.

Residential delivery areaJohnson CountyEastern Time

Population

814

Median household income

$47K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$53K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$693/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

28 sq mi

29 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 41238

41238 is a rural zip code in Oil Springs, Kentucky (Johnson County), covering 28 sq mi of land. About 814 people live here, or 29 per square mile. The median resident is 36.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $47,273 a year, 41% below the national median of $80,734. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $53,300, or 1.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 64% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $693 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.6 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and police and fire protection.

How 41238 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers38.6%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%36th of 719 in KY
Housing vacancy31.8%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%54th of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers15.5%
96th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%136th of 719 in KY
Veterans12.1%
95th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%55th of 724 in KY
Poverty rate24.2%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%215th of 722 in KY
Unemployment rate8.4%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%127th of 719 in KY
Average commute27.6 min
60th
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min275th of 624 in KY
Homeownership rate64.3%
40th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%599th of 719 in KY
Broadband access90.7%
39th
U.S. 91% · KY 88.6%210th of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate5.4%
37th
U.S. 8.4% · KY 6%315th of 723 in KY
Median age36.7
32nd
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1565th of 724 in KY
Residents under 1817.9%
18th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%537th of 724 in KY
Residents 65 and older11.8%
16th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%612th of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher17.5%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%284th of 723 in KY
Per capita income$25,772
10th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821444th of 722 in KY
Median earnings per worker$35,781
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552506th of 700 in KY
Median household income$47,273
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726448th of 641 in KY
Population density29/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi574th of 724 in KY
Median gross rent$693
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · KY $967340th of 467 in KY
Diversity index7.6
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5476th of 724 in KY
Rent-burdened renters26.3%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%472nd of 634 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.349
3rd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477603rd of 715 in KY
Population814
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824492nd of 724 in KY
Median home value$53,300
1st
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600609th of 642 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%623rd of 719 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%546th of 724 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%506th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers3.2%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%560th of 719 in KY

Measure	41238	Johnson	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Government workers	38.6%	25.3%	14.6%	14.5%	99th	36th of 719
Housing vacancy	31.8%	14.6%	10.3%	10.1%	98th	54th of 719
Healthcare workers	15.5%	12%	10.5%	9.7%	96th	136th of 719
Veterans	12.1%	4.9%	6.5%	6.2%	95th	55th of 724
Poverty rateWeakness	24.2%	22.8%	16.1%	12.5%	91st	215th of 722
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.4%	4.2%	4.9%	5.2%	89th	127th of 719
Average commute	27.6 min	23.5 min	24 min	26.4 min	60th	275th of 624
Homeownership rate	64.3%	68.3%	68.3%	65.2%	40th	599th of 719
Broadband access	90.7%	89.1%	88.6%	91%	39th	210th of 719
Uninsured rate	5.4%	6.4%	6%	8.4%	37th	315th of 723
Median age	36.7	42	39.1	38.9	32nd	565th of 724
Residents under 18	17.9%	22.2%	22.6%	22%	18th	537th of 724
Residents 65 and older	11.8%	19.2%	17.3%	17.2%	16th	612th of 724
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.5%	16.8%	27.6%	35.7%	15th	284th of 723
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,772	$25,175	$35,821	$44,673	10th	444th of 722
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,781	$33,627	$43,552	$49,666	10th	506th of 700
Median household incomeWeakness	$47,273	$44,904	$63,726	$80,734	7th	448th of 641
Population density	29/sq mi	85/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	574th of 724
Median gross rent	$693	$708	$967	$1,413	3rd	340th of 467
Diversity index	7.6	11.6	32.5	61.4	3rd	476th of 724
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	26.3%	42.5%	45.4%	51.1%	3rd	472nd of 634
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.349	0.478	0.477	0.483	3rd	603rd of 715
Population	814	22,334	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	492nd of 724
Median home value	$53,300	$120,200	$205,600	$332,700	1st	609th of 642
Work from home	0%	6.9%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	623rd of 719
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.5%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	546th of 724
Tech workers	0%	1.1%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	506th of 719
Self-employed workers	3.2%	9.1%	8.6%	10%	1st	560th of 719

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18%

18–24

11%

25–34

15%

35–44

45–54

17%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

36.7

Under 18

17.9%

65 and over

11.8%

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

7.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 300
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 84%
Married couples: 73%
Living alone: 9%
Veterans (of adults): 12.1%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

47%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

23%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

41238

$47,273

Johnson Co.

$44,904

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,772

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

24.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.349

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

41238

$53,300

Johnson Co.

$120,200

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

41238

$693

Johnson Co.

$708

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

66%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

34%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 440
Owner-occupied: 64.3%
Vacant: 31.8%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 26.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

90%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

36%

20–29

36%

30–44

18%

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

27.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

19%

Healthcare

16%

Police and fire

14%

Education

13%

Construction and repair

12%

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Production

Food service

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

22%

Public administration

16%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Retail

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Construction

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

Manufacturing

Other services

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$35,781

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

38.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	41238	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,711	$74,888
Service	$32,083	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$21,000	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

39%

Some college

27%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 96.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
Households with broadband: 90.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 80%
No internet access: 9.3%
Without health insurance: 5.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Oil Springs
State: Kentucky
County: Johnson County
Center point: 37.8349° N, 82.9502° W
Land area: 28 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 41238

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
41256	Staffordsville, KY	4.2 mi	2,043	$60,583	$203,800
41426	Falcon, KY · PO box	4.8 mi	—	—	—
41219	Flatgap, KY	6.7 mi	2,274	$48,365	$88,100
41222	Hagerhill, KY	7.4 mi	2,530	$40,859	$105,100
41274	Wittensville, KY	7.9 mi	576	—	$137,500
41255	Sitka, KY	9 mi	736	$57,697	$122,700
41240	Paintsville, KY	9.1 mi	6,408	$38,041	$148,000
41268	West Van Lear, KY	9.6 mi	944	$67,009	$146,900
41257	Stambaugh, KY	9.9 mi	715	$35,469	—
41226	Keaton, KY	10 mi	398	$26,250	—
41263	Tutor Key, KY	10 mi	386	$58,125	$100,000
41465	Salyersville, KY	11 mi	10,048	$33,772	$93,300

Questions about 41238

What city is zip code 41238?

41238 is assigned to Oil Springs, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 41238 in?

41238 is in Johnson County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 41238?

About 814 people live in 41238, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 41238 in?

41238 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 41238?

The median household income in 41238 is $47,273.

What zip codes are near 41238?

The closest zip codes to 41238 are 41256, 41426, 41219, 41222, 41274.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 41238, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.