PlainZIP

Martha, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41159

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

583
9/sq mi
$45,096
Median income
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Martha pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41159 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41159 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky, home to just 583 residents across 62.0 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41159 reports a modest median household income of $45,096 (24% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $14,320. Poverty here runs at 46.1%, with unemployment measured 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.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.3, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 41159, plus 6 more within Lawrence County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 41159, Martha, 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

583

Population

62.0

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 41159 ranks nationally

Martha, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,096 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 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 41159 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 41159 ranks #7 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 41159 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 41159 ranks #4 of 8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

41230 standard
Louisa, KY
Pop: 11,730
41180 standard
Webbville, KY
Pop: 1,087
41124 standard
Blaine, KY
Pop: 1,039
41232 standard
Lowmansville, KY
Pop: 782
41264 standard
Ulysses, KY
Pop: 389
41201 standard
Adams, KY
Pop: 238

Related Areas

Lawrence County Martha, KY Kentucky

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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