ZIP Code 41101

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Ashland · Boyd County · Kentucky

Population
18,758

751/sq mi

Median income
$53,889

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$121,600

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.5%

Median age 38.9

Land area
25.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 41101 in Ashland, Kentucky has a population of 18,758. The median household income is $53,889, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $121,600, 56% below the US average. 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 41101 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.0 square miles in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. The area is home to 18,758 residents, producing a population density of 751 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 41101 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41101 sits at $53,889 (10% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $33,119. The poverty rate stands at 21.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $121,600 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $920 per month, and 59.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41101 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Boyd County, so you can benchmark 41101 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 41101

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41101.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41101, Ashland, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

18,758

Population

25.0

Area (sq mi)

751

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41101?

38.9

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$53,889

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$33,119

Per Capita Income

21.5%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,052

Total Housing Units

8,188

Occupied Units

864

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.5%
Renter 40.5%

$121,600

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$920

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

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

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 41101 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.2% 140
2021 +6.0% 148
2022 +6.5% 158
2023 +5.5% 166
2024 +8.3% 180

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 697 business establishments in ZIP 41101, employing approximately 13,970 people with a combined annual payroll of $714,430,000.

697

Businesses

13,970

Employees

$714.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 143 20.5%
Health care and social assistance 131 18.8%
Accommodation and food services 93 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 81 11.6%
Finance and insurance 52 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 43 6.2%
Construction 25 3.6%
Information 24 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 3.3%
Wholesale trade 21 3.0%
Manufacturing 17 2.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.9%

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 Code City Population Distance
45680 South Point, OH 13,074 5.6 mi
41169 Russell, KY 5,354 5.2 mi
45638 Ironton, OH 21,635 6.4 mi
41139 Flatwoods, KY 8,271 5.4 mi
41102 Ashland, KY 21,712 5.5 mi
25507 Ceredo, WV 987 7.2 mi
41183 Worthington, KY 1,618 7.4 mi
25530 Kenova, WV 5,877 9.3 mi
45645 Kitts Hill, OH 3,036 9.2 mi
25704 Huntington, WV 16,441 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41101 in?
ZIP code 41101 (Ashland) is located in Boyd County, Kentucky. Boyd County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boyd-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41101?
ZIP code 41101 in Ashland, KY has a population of 18,758 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41101?
The median household income in ZIP 41101 is $53,889, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41101?
The median home value in ZIP 41101 is $121,600, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41101?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41101 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41101?
ZIP code 41101 has 697 business establishments employing approximately 13,970 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41101?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41101 are: Retail trade (143), Health care and social assistance (131), Accommodation and food services (93). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 41101?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 41101 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 41101?
In ZIP code 41101, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 41101?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41101 is 21.7 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 41101?
In ZIP code 41101, approximately 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41101?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41101 is 21.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Ashland, KY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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