Zip code 41240: Paintsville, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 41240?

41240 is assigned to Paintsville, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 41240 in?

41240 is in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 41240?

About 6,408 people live in 41240, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 41240?

The median household income in 41240 is $38,041.

Q: What zip codes are near 41240?

The closest zip codes to 41240 are 41260, 41268, 41234, 41263, 41271.

Residential delivery areaJohnson CountyEastern Time

Population

6,408

Median household income

$38K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$148K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$673/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

37 sq mi

174 people/sq mi

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

About 41240

41240 is a small-town zip code in Paintsville, Kentucky (Johnson County), covering 37 sq mi of land. About 6,408 people live here, or 174 per square mile. The median resident is 48.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $38,041 a year, about 47% of the national median of $80,734. 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $148,000, or 3.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 54% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $673 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; production and manufacturing; and transportation and moving goods.

How 41240 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers24.9%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%51st of 719 in KY
Government workers28.3%
97th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%87th of 719 in KY
Median age48.2
93rd
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1145th of 724 in KY
Poverty rate26.3%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%190th of 722 in KY
Housing vacancy19%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%197th of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.488
84th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477121st of 715 in KY
Residents 65 and older21.3%
80th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%198th of 724 in KY
Broadband access90.7%
39th
U.S. 91% · KY 88.6%211th of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate5.3%
36th
U.S. 8.4% · KY 6%326th of 723 in KY
Residents under 1819.4%
27th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%488th of 724 in KY
Work from home8.5%
25th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%255th of 719 in KY
Homeownership rate53.7%
22nd
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%667th of 719 in KY
Population density174/sq mi
19th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi157th of 724 in KY
Veterans3.3%
18th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%561st of 724 in KY
Rent-burdened renters40.9%
18th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%346th of 634 in KY
Unemployment rate2.8%
14th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%438th of 719 in KY
Population6,408
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824173rd of 724 in KY
Per capita income$25,631
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821454th of 722 in KY
Median home value$148,000
9th
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600314th of 642 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher14.5%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%388th of 723 in KY
Average commute19 min
9th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min565th of 624 in KY
Self-employed workers5.7%
8th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%467th of 719 in KY
Foreign-born residents1.2%
7th
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%263rd of 724 in KY
Median earnings per worker$34,202
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552544th of 700 in KY
Diversity index9.8
4th
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5417th of 724 in KY
Median household income$38,041
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726544th of 641 in KY
Median gross rent$673
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · KY $967372nd of 467 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%507th of 719 in KY

Measure	41240	Johnson	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Healthcare workers	24.9%	12%	10.5%	9.7%	99th	51st of 719
Government workers	28.3%	25.3%	14.6%	14.5%	97th	87th of 719
Median age	48.2	42	39.1	38.9	93rd	145th of 724
Poverty rateWeakness	26.3%	22.8%	16.1%	12.5%	93rd	190th of 722
Housing vacancy	19%	14.6%	10.3%	10.1%	92nd	197th of 719
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.488	0.478	0.477	0.483	84th	121st of 715
Residents 65 and older	21.3%	19.2%	17.3%	17.2%	80th	198th of 724
Broadband access	90.7%	89.1%	88.6%	91%	39th	211th of 719
Uninsured rate	5.3%	6.4%	6%	8.4%	36th	326th of 723
Residents under 18	19.4%	22.2%	22.6%	22%	27th	488th of 724
Work from home	8.5%	6.9%	10.2%	15.1%	25th	255th of 719
Homeownership rate	53.7%	68.3%	68.3%	65.2%	22nd	667th of 719
Population density	174/sq mi	85/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	19th	157th of 724
Veterans	3.3%	4.9%	6.5%	6.2%	18th	561st of 724
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	40.9%	42.5%	45.4%	51.1%	18th	346th of 634
Unemployment rateStrength	2.8%	4.2%	4.9%	5.2%	14th	438th of 719
Population	6,408	22,334	4,534,824	334,922,499	10th	173rd of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,631	$25,175	$35,821	$44,673	9th	454th of 722
Median home value	$148,000	$120,200	$205,600	$332,700	9th	314th of 642
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.5%	16.8%	27.6%	35.7%	9th	388th of 723
Average commuteStrength	19 min	23.5 min	24 min	26.4 min	9th	565th of 624
Self-employed workers	5.7%	9.1%	8.6%	10%	8th	467th of 719
Foreign-born residents	1.2%	1.5%	4.7%	14.1%	7th	263rd of 724
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,202	$33,627	$43,552	$49,666	7th	544th of 700
Diversity index	9.8	11.6	32.5	61.4	4th	417th of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$38,041	$44,904	$63,726	$80,734	3rd	544th of 641
Median gross rent	$673	$708	$967	$1,413	2nd	372nd of 467
Tech workers	0%	1.1%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	507th 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

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

16%

45–54

18%

55–64

12%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

48.2

Under 18

19.4%

65 and over

21.3%

Race and ethnicity

White95%
Black0.2%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian2%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

9.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

83.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,732
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 62%
Married couples: 45.5%
Living alone: 32.1%
Veterans (of adults): 3.3%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

33%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

41240

$38,041

Johnson Co.

$44,904

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,631

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

26.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.488

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

41240

$148,000

Johnson Co.

$120,200

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

41240

$673

Johnson Co.

$708

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

56%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

12%

20+ units

Mobile home

14%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,374
Owner-occupied: 53.7%
Vacant: 19%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 40.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25.2%
Home value to income: 3.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.8%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

34%

10–19

25%

20–29

23%

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

Average commute

19 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

25%

Production

11%

Transportation and moving

Education

Sales

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Food service

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

0.9%

Business and finance

0.6%

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

27%

Retail

21%

Public administration

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Professional and technical services

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

0.6%

Wholesale

0.6%

Arts and recreation

0.3%

Other services

Information

Median earnings per worker

$34,202

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

28.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	41240	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$51,617	$74,888
Service	$14,980	$26,804
Sales and office	$25,543	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$34,095	$49,199
Production and transportation	$26,696	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

44%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
Households with broadband: 90.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 79.8%
No internet access: 9.3%
Without health insurance: 5.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Paintsville
State: Kentucky
County: Johnson County
Center point: 37.8203° N, 82.7837° W
Land area: 37 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Paintsville14% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 41240

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
41260	Thelma, KY	1.7 mi	910	—	$148,900
41268	West Van Lear, KY	2.2 mi	944	$67,009	$146,900
41234	Meally, KY	2.4 mi	175	$70,288	$114,700
41263	Tutor Key, KY	2.7 mi	386	$58,125	$100,000
41271	Williamsport, KY	3.3 mi	399	$29,712	$62,400
41274	Wittensville, KY	3.4 mi	576	—	$137,500
41256	Staffordsville, KY	5 mi	2,043	$60,583	$203,800
41602	Auxier, KY	5.4 mi	667	$116,806	$111,300
41265	Van Lear, KY	5.5 mi	1,107	$35,833	$157,400
41254	River, KY	5.9 mi	753	—	$160,900
41222	Hagerhill, KY	6 mi	2,530	$40,859	$105,100
41204	Boons Camp, KY	6.2 mi	480	$48,636	$124,400

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Questions about 41240

What city is zip code 41240?

41240 is assigned to Paintsville, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 41240 in?

41240 is in Johnson County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 41240?

About 6,408 people live in 41240, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 41240 in?

41240 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 41240?

The median household income in 41240 is $38,041.

What zip codes are near 41240?

The closest zip codes to 41240 are 41260, 41268, 41234, 41263, 41271.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 41240, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.