ZIP Code 41159

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Source:

Martha · Lawrence County · Kentucky

Population
583

9/sq mi

Median income
$45,096

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.7%

Median age 25.3

Land area
62.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 41159 in Martha, Kentucky has a population of 583. The median household income is $45,096, which is 41% below the national average. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 41159 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 62.0 square miles in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky. The area is home to 583 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 41159 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41159 sits at $45,096 (24% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $14,320. The poverty rate stands at 46.1% and the unemployment rate at 45.5%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $763 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41159 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 41159 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 →

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 41159, Martha, 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

583

Population

62.0

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41159?

25.3

Median Age

63.8%

Male

36.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$45,096

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$14,320

Per Capita Income

46.1%

Poverty Rate

45.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 41.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

What does housing look like?

216

Total Housing Units

157

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

3.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$763

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 41159, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,000.

3

Businesses

6

Employees

$152K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 41159 vs 41226 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
41226 Keaton, KY 168 2.3 mi
41149 Isonville, KY 733 5.4 mi
41124 Blaine, KY 1,039 6.4 mi
41219 Flatgap, KY 2,053 6.6 mi
41171 Sandy Hook, KY 5,042 9.4 mi
41255 Sitka, KY 1,036 10.0 mi
41180 Webbville, KY 1,087 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41159 in?
ZIP code 41159 (Martha) is located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41159?
ZIP code 41159 in Martha, KY has a population of 583 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41159?
The median household income in ZIP 41159 is $45,096, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41159?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41159 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41159?
ZIP code 41159 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41159?
In ZIP code 41159, 41.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 41159?
In ZIP code 41159, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41159?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41159 is 46.1% 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 Martha, KY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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