Flatwoods, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41139
Greenup County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,271
- 525/sq mi High-density area
- $59,034
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Flatwoods pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 525
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41139 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 41139 (Flatwoods, KY) rose +13.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.1 in 2023 to 215.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 41139 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, home to 8,271 residents across 15.8 square miles, a density of 525 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 41139 reports a modest median household income of $59,034 (1% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,109. The poverty rate is 19.0%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,700 (29% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $942; owner occupancy is 76.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greenup County, so 41139 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 41139
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flatwoods, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41139.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41139, Flatwoods, 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
8,271
Population
15.8
Area (sq mi)
525
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41139?
40.3
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$59,034
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$28,109
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 41139 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Flatwoods, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,034 Top 46% higher than 54% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,484housing units
3,484
Total Housing Units
3,261
Occupied Units
223
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,700
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$942
Median Rent
1976
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
+13.6%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 41139 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 150 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 167 |
| 2022 | +6.9% | 178 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 190 |
| 2024 | +13.6% | 216 |
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 105 business establishments in ZIP 41139, employing approximately 1,014 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,578,000.
105
Businesses
1,014
Employees
$32.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 18.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 12 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 41139 vs 41169 →
ZIP 41139 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41102
Ashland (41102)
21,712 residents
- 45638
Ironton (45638)
21,635 residents
- 41101
Ashland (41101)
18,758 residents
- 41139 8,271
Flatwoods (41139)
8,271 residents
- 41169 5,354
Russell (41169)
5,354 residents
- 45629 3,438
Franklin Furnace (45629)
3,438 residents
- 41121 1,852
Argillite (41121)
1,852 residents
- 41183 1,618
Worthington (41183)
1,618 residents
- 45636 148
Haverhill (45636)
148 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41139 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 41139 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45636
Haverhill (45636)
$73,940 median income
- 41102
Ashland (41102)
$67,879 median income
- 41169
Russell (41169)
$66,473 median income
- 41183
Worthington (41183)
$65,609 median income
- 45629
Franklin Furnace (45629)
$60,592 median income
- 41139
Flatwoods (41139)
$59,034 median income
- 41101
Ashland (41101)
$53,889 median income
- 45638
Ironton (45638)
$52,728 median income
- 41121
Argillite (41121)
$51,314 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 41139 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41169 | Russell, KY | 5,354 | 1.1 mi |
| 41183 | Worthington, KY | 1,618 | 2.6 mi |
| 45638 | Ironton, OH | 21,635 | 4.2 mi |
| 41102 | Ashland, KY | 21,712 | 6.5 mi |
| 41101 | Ashland, KY | 18,758 | 5.4 mi |
| 45636 | Haverhill, OH | 148 | 7.2 mi |
| 41121 | Argillite, KY | 1,852 | 7.5 mi |
| 45629 | Franklin Furnace, OH | 3,438 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41139, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,271 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 41139 in?
ZIP code 41139 (Flatwoods) is located in Greenup County, Kentucky. Greenup County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greenup-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41139?
ZIP code 41139 in Flatwoods, KY has a population of 8,271 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41139?
The median household income in ZIP 41139 is $59,034, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41139?
The median home value in ZIP 41139 is $112,700, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41139?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41139 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41139?
ZIP code 41139 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 1,014 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41139?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41139 are: Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (16), Accommodation and food services (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 41139?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 41139 increased by 13.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 41139?
In ZIP code 41139, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 41139?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41139 is 20.3 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 41139?
In ZIP code 41139, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41139?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41139 is 19.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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