Zip code 41257: Stambaugh, Kentucky
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 41257
41257 is a small-town zip code in Stambaugh, Kentucky (Johnson County), covering 9.3 sq mi of land. About 715 people live here, or 77 per square mile. The median resident is 40.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $35,469 a year, about 44% of the national median of $80,734. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 47% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $847 a month.
11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.1 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and police and fire protection.
How 41257 compares
- Unemployment rate16.3%99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%37th of 719 in KY
- 98thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%92nd of 634 in KY
- Uninsured rate20.7%96thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%23rd of 723 in KY
- Broadband access96.6%90thStrengthU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%67th of 719 in KY
- Poverty rate21.7%88thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%262nd of 722 in KY
- 72ndU.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%271st of 719 in KY
- Average commute29.1 min69thU.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min233rd of 624 in KY
- Median age40.662ndU.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1419th of 724 in KY
- Housing vacancy8.1%61stU.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%487th of 719 in KY
- Residents under 1823.1%59thU.S. 22% · KY 22.6%303rd of 724 in KY
- Veterans6.2%55thU.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%332nd of 724 in KY
- 32ndU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477424th of 715 in KY
- 29thU.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%574th of 724 in KY
- Work from home7.1%17thU.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%303rd of 719 in KY
- Homeownership rate47.1%15thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%689th of 719 in KY
- Population density77/sq mi11thU.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi284th of 724 in KY
- 10thU.S. $1,413 · KY $967210th of 467 in KY
- Per capita income$22,5585thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821544th of 722 in KY
- 3rdWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%514th of 723 in KY
- Median household income$35,4692ndWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726564th of 641 in KY
- Population7151stU.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824519th of 724 in KY
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5656th of 724 in KY
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%549th of 724 in KY
- Median earnings per worker$23,8921stWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552660th of 700 in KY
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%511th of 719 in KY
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%658th of 719 in KY
- 1stU.S. 10% · KY 8.6%555th of 719 in KY
| Measure | 41257 | Johnson | KY | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in KY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 16.3% | 4.2% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 37th of 719 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 70.8% | 42.5% | 45.4% | 51.1% | 92nd of 634 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 20.7% | 6.4% | 6% | 8.4% | 23rd of 723 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 96.6% | 89.1% | 88.6% | 91% | 67th of 719 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 21.7% | 22.8% | 16.1% | 12.5% | 262nd of 722 | |
| Government workers | 17% | 25.3% | 14.6% | 14.5% | 271st of 719 | |
| Average commute | 29.1 min | 23.5 min | 24 min | 26.4 min | 233rd of 624 | |
| Median age | 40.6 | 42 | 39.1 | 38.9 | 419th of 724 | |
| Housing vacancy | 8.1% | 14.6% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 487th of 719 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23.1% | 22.2% | 22.6% | 22% | 303rd of 724 | |
| Veterans | 6.2% | 4.9% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 332nd of 724 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.414 | 0.478 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 424th of 715 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 13.8% | 19.2% | 17.3% | 17.2% | 574th of 724 | |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 6.9% | 10.2% | 15.1% | 303rd of 719 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 47.1% | 68.3% | 68.3% | 65.2% | 689th of 719 | |
| Population density | 77/sq mi | 85/sq mi | 115/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 284th of 724 | |
| Median gross rent | $847 | $708 | $967 | $1,413 | 210th of 467 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $22,558 | $25,175 | $35,821 | $44,673 | 544th of 722 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 10.6% | 16.8% | 27.6% | 35.7% | 514th of 723 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $35,469 | $44,904 | $63,726 | $80,734 | 564th of 641 | |
| Population | 715 | 22,334 | 4,534,824 | 334,922,499 | 519th of 724 | |
| Diversity index | 0 | 11.6 | 32.5 | 61.4 | 656th of 724 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 1.5% | 4.7% | 14.1% | 549th of 724 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $23,892 | $33,627 | $43,552 | $49,666 | 660th of 700 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.8% | 511th of 719 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0% | 12% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 658th of 719 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.3% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 10% | 555th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White100%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 238
- Average household size
- 3
- Family households
- 94.1%
- Married couples
- 67.6%
- Living alone
- 5.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.2%
- Male / female
- 63% / 37%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 259
- Owner-occupied
- 47.1%
- Vacant
- 8.1%
- Median year built
- 1993
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 70.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 7.9%
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 41257 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | — | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $24,347 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 88.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2.4%
- Households with broadband
- 96.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 78.2%
- No internet access
- 3.4%
- Without health insurance
- 20.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Stambaugh
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Johnson County
- Center point
- 37.9131° N, 82.7989° W
- Land area
- 9.3 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 41257
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41255 | Sitka, KY | 1.5 mi | $57,697 |
| 41274 | Wittensville, KY | 3.4 mi | — |
| 41232 | Lowmansville, KY | 4.2 mi | $11,049 |
| 41263 | Tutor Key, KY | 4.3 mi | $58,125 |
| 41254 | River, KY | 4.9 mi | — |
| 41240 | Paintsville, KY | 6.5 mi | $38,041 |
| 41260 | Thelma, KY | 6.5 mi | — |
| 41264 | Ulysses, KY | 6.5 mi | $66,250 |
| 41219 | Flatgap, KY | 6.7 mi | $48,365 |
| 41271 | Williamsport, KY | 7.2 mi | $29,712 |
| 41256 | Staffordsville, KY | 7.6 mi | $60,583 |
| 41124 | Blaine, KY | 8.1 mi | $55,139 |
Questions about 41257
What city is zip code 41257?
41257 is assigned to Stambaugh, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 41257 in?
41257 is in Johnson County, Kentucky.
What is the population of 41257?
About 715 people live in 41257, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 41257 in?
41257 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 41257?
The median household income in 41257 is $35,469.
What zip codes are near 41257?
The closest zip codes to 41257 are 41255, 41274, 41232, 41263, 41254.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 41257, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.