PlainZIP

Keaton, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41226

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

168
12/sq mi
$26,250
Median income
6.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Keaton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41226 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41226 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Keaton, Johnson County, Kentucky, home to just 168 residents across 14.6 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41226 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,250 (56% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $15,555. 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 43.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Johnson County, letting you compare 41226 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 41226, Keaton, 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

168

Population

14.6

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 41226?

39.1

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

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?

$26,250

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$15,555

Per Capita Income

27.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41226 ranks nationally

Keaton, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$26,250 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 51.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.5%

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

What does housing look like?

135

Total Housing Units

135

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.7%
Renter 56.3%

1996

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 41226, employing approximately 21 people with a combined annual payroll of $839,000.

3

Businesses

21

Employees

$839K

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 41226 vs 41159 →

ZIP 41226 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 41226 ranks #9 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 41226 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 41226 ranks #8 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
41159 Martha, KY 583 2.3 mi
41219 Flatgap, KY 2,053 4.5 mi
41238 Oil Springs, KY 860 9.1 mi
41124 Blaine, KY 1,039 6.6 mi
41149 Isonville, KY 733 7.4 mi
41255 Sitka, KY 1,036 8.2 mi
41171 Sandy Hook, KY 5,042 11.3 mi
41274 Wittensville, KY 585 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Johnson County

41240 standard
Paintsville, KY
Pop: 6,916
41222 standard
Hagerhill, KY
Pop: 2,627
41256 standard
Staffordsville, KY
Pop: 2,433
41219 standard
Flatgap, KY
Pop: 2,053
41265 standard
Van Lear, KY
Pop: 1,857
41255 standard
Sitka, KY
Pop: 1,036

Related Areas

Johnson County Keaton, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41226 in? ▼
ZIP code 41226 (Keaton) is located in Johnson County, Kentucky. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41226? ▼
ZIP code 41226 in Keaton, KY has a population of 168 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41226? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41226 is $26,250, which is 66% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41226? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41226 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41226? ▼
ZIP code 41226 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 21 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41226? ▼
In ZIP code 41226, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.5% 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 41226? ▼
In ZIP code 41226, approximately 43.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41226? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41226 is 27.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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