PlainZIP

Maysville, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41056

Mason County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,228
39/sq mi
$47,141
Median income
$164,800
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Maysville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
39
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41056 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41056 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky, home to 14,228 residents across 363.0 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41056 reports a modest median household income of $47,141 (21% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $30,687. The poverty rate stands at 21.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $164,800 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $718 per month, and 61.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 41056 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Mason County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 41056

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maysville, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41056.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41056, Maysville, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

14,228

Population

363.0

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 41056?

43.0

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.4%
African American 7.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$47,141

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$30,687

Per Capita Income

21.1%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 41056 ranks nationally

Maysville, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,141 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,759

Total Housing Units

5,897

Occupied Units

862

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.6%
Renter 38.4%

$164,800

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$718

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

173

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+73%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 41056 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 123
2021 +12.9% 139
2022 +6.9% 149
2023 +10.7% 165
2024 +5.1% 173

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 381 business establishments in ZIP 41056, employing approximately 6,879 people with a combined annual payroll of $334,225,000.

381

Businesses

6,879

Employees

$334.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 84 22.1%
Health care and social assistance 56 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 48 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 46 12.1%
Finance and insurance 33 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 5.5%
Manufacturing 17 4.5%
Construction 14 3.7%
Wholesale trade 12 3.1%
Information 11 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.1%
Utilities 6 1.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 41056 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41056 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 41056 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 41056 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
45101 Aberdeen, OH 2,385 6.6 mi
41055 Mayslick, KY 1,813 7.5 mi
41034 Dover, KY 1,032 9.9 mi
41062 Minerva, KY 35 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mason County

41055 standard
Mayslick, KY
Pop: 1,813
41034 standard
Dover, KY
Pop: 1,032
41062 standard
Minerva, KY
Pop: 35

Related Areas

Mason County Maysville, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41056 in? ▼
ZIP code 41056 (Maysville) is located in Mason County, Kentucky. Mason County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mason-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41056? ▼
ZIP code 41056 in Maysville, KY has a population of 14,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41056? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41056 is $47,141, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41056? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 41056 is $164,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41056? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41056 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41056? ▼
ZIP code 41056 has 381 business establishments employing approximately 6,879 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41056? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41056 are: Retail trade (84), Health care and social assistance (56), Other services (except public administration) (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 41056? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 41056 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41056? ▼
In ZIP code 41056, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 41056? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41056 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 41056? ▼
In ZIP code 41056, approximately 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41056? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41056 is 21.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.