Zip code 41605: Betsy Layne, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 41605?

41605 is assigned to Betsy Layne, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 41605 in?

41605 is mostly in Floyd County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 41605?

About 603 people live in 41605, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 41605?

The median household income in 41605 is $32,050.

Q: What zip codes are near 41605?

The closest zip codes to 41605 are 41663, 41642, 41659, 41615, 41603.

Residential delivery areaFloyd CountyEastern Time

Population

603

Median household income

$32K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,100/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

56.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

3.3 sq mi

185 people/sq mi

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

About 41605

41605 is a small-town zip code in Betsy Layne, Kentucky (Floyd County), covering 3.3 sq mi of land. About 603 people live here, or 185 per square mile. The median resident is 56.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $32,050 a year, about 40% of the national median of $80,734. 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,100 a month.

23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 17 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in legal and social services; education; and food service.

How 41605 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate31.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%7th of 719 in KY
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%18th of 634 in KY
Residents 65 and older45.6%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%18th of 724 in KY
Median age56.8
98th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.136th of 724 in KY
Government workers30.6%
98th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%69th of 719 in KY
Poverty rate31.7%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%122nd of 722 in KY
Veterans13.6%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%42nd of 724 in KY
Broadband access96.7%
90th
StrengthU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%65th of 719 in KY
Housing vacancy13.6%
84th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%321st of 719 in KY
Median earnings per worker$56,563
70th
U.S. $49,666 · KY $43,55258th of 700 in KY
Homeownership rate73.4%
62nd
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%462nd of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate7.1%
52nd
U.S. 8.4% · KY 6%198th of 723 in KY
Residents under 1820.9%
39th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%421st of 724 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.422
38th
U.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477387th of 715 in KY
Median gross rent$1,100
28th
U.S. $1,413 · KY $96767th of 467 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher22.8%
28th
U.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%183rd of 723 in KY
Population density185/sq mi
20th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi153rd of 724 in KY
Per capita income$22,937
5th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821535th of 722 in KY
Average commute17 min
4th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min604th of 624 in KY
Diversity index5.2
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5532nd of 724 in KY
Population603
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824553rd of 724 in KY
Median household income$32,050
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726586th of 641 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%578th of 719 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%481st of 724 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%421st of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%638th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%611th of 719 in KY

Measure	41605	Floyd	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Unemployment rateWeakness	31.6%	7.7%	4.9%	5.2%	99th	7th of 719
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	43.5%	45.4%	51.1%	99th	18th of 634
Residents 65 and older	45.6%	19.6%	17.3%	17.2%	99th	18th of 724
Median age	56.8	42.8	39.1	38.9	98th	36th of 724
Government workers	30.6%	20.3%	14.6%	14.5%	98th	69th of 719
Poverty rateWeakness	31.7%	28%	16.1%	12.5%	97th	122nd of 722
Veterans	13.6%	4.8%	6.5%	6.2%	97th	42nd of 724
Broadband accessStrength	96.7%	84.7%	88.6%	91%	90th	65th of 719
Housing vacancy	13.6%	16%	10.3%	10.1%	84th	321st of 719
Median earnings per worker	$56,563	$40,714	$43,552	$49,666	70th	58th of 700
Homeownership rate	73.4%	72.2%	68.3%	65.2%	62nd	462nd of 719
Uninsured rate	7.1%	5.2%	6%	8.4%	52nd	198th of 723
Residents under 18	20.9%	21.9%	22.6%	22%	39th	421st of 724
Income inequality (Gini)	0.422	0.489	0.477	0.483	38th	387th of 715
Median gross rent	$1,100	$672	$967	$1,413	28th	67th of 467
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.8%	15.3%	27.6%	35.7%	28th	183rd of 723
Population density	185/sq mi	90/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	20th	153rd of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,937	$25,406	$35,821	$44,673	5th	535th of 722
Average commuteStrength	17 min	27.1 min	24 min	26.4 min	4th	604th of 624
Diversity index	5.2	9	32.5	61.4	2nd	532nd of 724
Population	603	35,224	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	553rd of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$32,050	$41,279	$63,726	$80,734	1st	586th of 641
Work from home	0%	3.2%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	578th of 719
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.5%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	481st of 724
Tech workers	0%	0.6%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	421st of 719
Healthcare workers	0%	14.8%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	638th of 719
Self-employed workers	0%	5.9%	8.6%	10%	1st	611th 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

21%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

14%

45–54

55–64

33%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

56.8

Under 18

20.9%

65 and over

45.6%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

5.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 304
Average household size: 2
Family households: 76%
Married couples: 39.5%
Living alone: 16.4%
Veterans (of adults): 13.6%
Male / female: 38% / 62%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

44%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

41605

$32,050

Floyd Co.

$41,279

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,937

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

31.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.422

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

41605

—

Floyd Co.

$98,700

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

41605

$1,100

Floyd Co.

$672

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

18%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 352
Owner-occupied: 73.4%
Vacant: 13.6%
Median year built: 1956
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 61.7%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

89%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

59%

20–29

41%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

17 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

31.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

30.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Legal and social services

33%

Education

26%

Food service

19%

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Sales

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Education

42%

Health care and social assistance

27%

Restaurants and hotels

19%

Admin, support and management

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$56,563

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

30.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

20.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	41605	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$72,353	$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

15%

High school

40%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

15%

High school graduate or higher: 85%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 14.7%
Households with broadband: 96.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 53.9%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 7.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Betsy Layne
State: Kentucky
County: Floyd County
Center point: 37.5554° N, 82.6301° W
Land area: 3.3 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

41605 spans 2 counties

Floyd County73% of land
Pike County27% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Betsy Layne (unincorporated)42% of zip

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

Zip codes near 41605

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
41663	Tram, KY	2 mi	205	$14,036	$65,000
41642	Ivel, KY	2.7 mi	972	$95,625	$108,400
41659	Stanville, KY	3.1 mi	979	$36,143	—
41615	Dana, KY	3.6 mi	881	$88,633	$176,600
41603	Banner, KY	4.2 mi	1,878	$62,986	$202,200
41635	Harold, KY	4.9 mi	3,166	$41,292	$78,300
41631	Grethel, KY	6.1 mi	1,059	—	—
41601	Allen, KY	6.1 mi	574	$75,227	$152,200
41655	Printer, KY	6.5 mi	940	—	$64,700
41501	Pikeville, KY	6.9 mi	23,754	$47,349	$157,800
41621	Dwale, KY	7.1 mi	170	—	—
41619	Drift, KY	7.7 mi	345	—	—

Questions about 41605

What city is zip code 41605?

41605 is assigned to Betsy Layne, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 41605 in?

41605 is mostly in Floyd County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 41605?

About 603 people live in 41605, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 41605 in?

41605 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 41605?

The median household income in 41605 is $32,050.

What zip codes are near 41605?

The closest zip codes to 41605 are 41663, 41642, 41659, 41615, 41603.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 41605, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.