PlainZIP

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
$59,034
Median income
$112,700
Median home value
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $28,109. Poverty here runs at 19.0%, with unemployment measured at 6.0%. The typical home here is valued at $112,700 (29% below the state average); renters pay a median of $942 monthly, and 76.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 41139 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Greenup 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 41139

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flatwoods, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41139.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 41139?

40.3

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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

$28,109

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 41139 ranks nationally

Flatwoods, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,034 27th percentile higher than 27% 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 50.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,484

Total Housing Units

3,261

Occupied Units

223

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$112,700

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41139 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 41139 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 41139 ranks #6 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Greenup County

41144 standard
Greenup, KY
Pop: 10,279
41175 standard
South Shore, KY
Pop: 5,591
41169 standard
Russell, KY
Pop: 5,354
41121 standard
Argillite, KY
Pop: 1,852
41183 standard
Worthington, KY
Pop: 1,618
41174 standard
South Portsmouth, KY
Pop: 1,122

Related Areas

Greenup County Flatwoods, KY Kentucky

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.

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