South Shore, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41175
Greenup County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,591
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $42,419
- Median income Below-median income area
- $101,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Shore pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41175 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 41175 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Shore, Greenup County, Kentucky, home to 5,591 residents across 199.0 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 41175 reports a modest median household income of $42,419 (29% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,061. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $101,800 (36% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $764; owner occupancy is 75.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greenup County, so 41175 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 41175
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Shore, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41175.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 41175, South Shore, 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
5,591
Population
199.0
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41175?
43.2
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
0.3%
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?
$42,419
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$29,061
Per Capita Income
20.5%
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 41175 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
South Shore, 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)
$42,419 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,585housing units
2,585
Total Housing Units
2,320
Occupied Units
265
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$101,800
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$764
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 41175, employing approximately 714 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,976,000.
53
Businesses
714
Employees
$43.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 28.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 17.0% |
| Construction | 7 | 13.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 11.3% |
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 41175 vs 41174 →
ZIP 41175 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45662
Portsmouth (45662)
30,219 residents
- 41144 10,279
Greenup (41144)
10,279 residents
- 45663 6,762
West Portsmouth (45663)
6,762 residents
- 41175 5,591
South Shore (41175)
5,591 residents
- 41174 1,122
South Portsmouth (41174)
1,122 residents
- 41166 919
Quincy (41166)
919 residents
- 45636 148
Haverhill (45636)
148 residents
- 45630 118
Friendship (45630)
118 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41175 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 41175 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
- 41166
Quincy (41166)
$60,543 median income
- 41144
Greenup (41144)
$60,413 median income
- 41174
South Portsmouth (41174)
$56,357 median income
- 45663
West Portsmouth (45663)
$48,613 median income
- 41175
South Shore (41175)
$42,419 median income
- 45662
Portsmouth (45662)
$36,504 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 41175 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41175, 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 (5,591 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 41175 in?
ZIP code 41175 (South Shore) 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 41175?
ZIP code 41175 in South Shore, KY has a population of 5,591 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41175?
The median household income in ZIP 41175 is $42,419, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41175?
The median home value in ZIP 41175 is $101,800, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41175?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41175 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41175?
ZIP code 41175 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 714 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41175?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41175 are: Retail trade (15), Health care and social assistance (9), Construction (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41175?
In ZIP code 41175, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 41175?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41175 is 22.6 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 41175?
In ZIP code 41175, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41175?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41175 is 20.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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