Zip code 41254: River, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 41254?

41254 is assigned to River, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 41254 in?

41254 is mostly in Johnson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 41254?

About 753 people live in 41254, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 41254?

The closest zip codes to 41254 are 41264, 41263, 41232, 41271, 41260.

Residential delivery areaJohnson CountyEastern Time

Population

753

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$161K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

23.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

12 sq mi

61 people/sq mi

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

About 41254

41254 is a small-town zip code in River, Kentucky (Johnson County), covering 12 sq mi of land. About 753 people live here, or 61 per square mile. The median resident is 23.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

1.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $160,900. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.4 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in engineering and science; education; and construction and repair. 17% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 41254 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate15.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%43rd of 719 in KY
Residents under 1839.4%
99th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%22nd of 724 in KY
Government workers59.9%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%13th of 719 in KY
Housing vacancy22.1%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%149th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers16.9%
94th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%78th of 719 in KY
Homeownership rate85.4%
90th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%226th of 719 in KY
Median earnings per worker$72,007
88th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,55212th of 700 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher46.9%
75th
U.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%38th of 723 in KY
Average commute29.4 min
71st
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min216th of 624 in KY
Veterans6.4%
58th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%314th of 724 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.431
47th
U.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477349th of 715 in KY
Per capita income$35,313
35th
U.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821162nd of 722 in KY
Uninsured rate4.5%
27th
U.S. 8.4% · KY 6%382nd of 723 in KY
Residents 65 and older13%
23rd
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%593rd of 724 in KY
Median home value$160,900
12th
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600260th of 642 in KY
Population density61/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi346th of 724 in KY
Work from home5.3%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%377th of 719 in KY
Broadband access81.6%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%512th of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers3.9%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%578th of 719 in KY
Population753
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824510th of 724 in KY
Median age23.5
1st
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1705th of 724 in KY
Poverty rate1.5%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%705th of 722 in KY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5655th of 724 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%547th of 724 in KY
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%590th of 634 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%508th of 719 in KY

Measure	41254	Johnson	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Unemployment rateWeakness	15.2%	4.2%	4.9%	5.2%	99th	43rd of 719
Residents under 18	39.4%	22.2%	22.6%	22%	99th	22nd of 724
Government workers	59.9%	25.3%	14.6%	14.5%	99th	13th of 719
Housing vacancy	22.1%	14.6%	10.3%	10.1%	95th	149th of 719
Self-employed workers	16.9%	9.1%	8.6%	10%	94th	78th of 719
Homeownership rateStrength	85.4%	68.3%	68.3%	65.2%	90th	226th of 719
Median earnings per workerStrength	$72,007	$33,627	$43,552	$49,666	88th	12th of 700
Bachelor's degree or higher	46.9%	16.8%	27.6%	35.7%	75th	38th of 723
Average commute	29.4 min	23.5 min	24 min	26.4 min	71st	216th of 624
Veterans	6.4%	4.9%	6.5%	6.2%	58th	314th of 724
Income inequality (Gini)	0.431	0.478	0.477	0.483	47th	349th of 715
Per capita income	$35,313	$25,175	$35,821	$44,673	35th	162nd of 722
Uninsured rate	4.5%	6.4%	6%	8.4%	27th	382nd of 723
Residents 65 and older	13%	19.2%	17.3%	17.2%	23rd	593rd of 724
Median home value	$160,900	$120,200	$205,600	$332,700	12th	260th of 642
Population density	61/sq mi	85/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	346th of 724
Work from home	5.3%	6.9%	10.2%	15.1%	9th	377th of 719
Broadband accessWeakness	81.6%	89.1%	88.6%	91%	6th	512th of 719
Healthcare workers	3.9%	12%	10.5%	9.7%	2nd	578th of 719
Population	753	22,334	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	510th of 724
Median age	23.5	42	39.1	38.9	1st	705th of 724
Poverty rateStrength	1.5%	22.8%	16.1%	12.5%	1st	705th of 722
Diversity index	0	11.6	32.5	61.4	1st	655th of 724
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.5%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	547th of 724
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	42.5%	45.4%	51.1%	1st	590th of 634
Tech workers	0%	1.1%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	508th 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

18%

Under 5

22%

5–17

15%

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

16%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

23.5

Under 18

39.4%

65 and over

13%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

90.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 212
Average household size: 3.6
Family households: 80.7%
Married couples: 80.7%
Living alone: 19.3%
Veterans (of adults): 6.4%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

29%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

22%

$200k+

23%

Median household income

41254

—

Johnson Co.

$44,904

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,313

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

1.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

44.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.431

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

41254

$160,900

Johnson Co.

$120,200

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

41254

—

Johnson Co.

$708

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

68%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

32%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 272
Owner-occupied: 85.4%
Vacant: 22.1%
Median year built: 1995
Median rooms: 6.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

95%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

37%

20–29

11%

30–44

48%

45–59

60+

Average commute

29.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

15.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Engineering and science

19%

Education

18%

Construction and repair

17%

Management

16%

Transportation and moving

14%

Police and fire

Office and admin

Healthcare

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Education

54%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

28%

Public administration

Retail

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$72,007

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

16.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

59.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	41254	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$71,316	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

24%

Some college

12%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

35%

High school graduate or higher: 83%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 46.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 35.2%
Households with broadband: 81.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 77.4%
No internet access: 18.4%
Without health insurance: 4.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): River
State: Kentucky
County: Johnson County
Center point: 37.8873° N, 82.7153° W
Land area: 12 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

41254 spans 2 counties

Johnson County92% of land
Lawrence County8% of land

Zip codes near 41254

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
41264	Ulysses, KY	3.2 mi	771	$66,250	$117,900
41263	Tutor Key, KY	3.4 mi	386	$58,125	$100,000
41232	Lowmansville, KY	3.8 mi	202	$11,049	$87,600
41271	Williamsport, KY	4.1 mi	399	$29,712	$62,400
41260	Thelma, KY	4.7 mi	910	—	$148,900
41257	Stambaugh, KY	4.9 mi	715	$35,469	—
41274	Wittensville, KY	5.4 mi	576	—	$137,500
41262	Tomahawk, KY	5.5 mi	993	$44,107	—
41240	Paintsville, KY	5.9 mi	6,408	$38,041	$148,000
41204	Boons Camp, KY	6.1 mi	480	$48,636	$124,400
41234	Meally, KY	6.1 mi	175	$70,288	$114,700
41255	Sitka, KY	6.4 mi	736	$57,697	$122,700

Questions about 41254

What city is zip code 41254?

41254 is assigned to River, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 41254 in?

41254 is mostly in Johnson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 41254?

About 753 people live in 41254, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 41254 in?

41254 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 41254?

The closest zip codes to 41254 are 41264, 41263, 41232, 41271, 41260.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 41254, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.