ZIP Code 41254

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River · Johnson County · Kentucky

Population
571

22/sq mi

Median home value
$160,900

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
46.9%

Median age 23.5

Land area
25.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 41254 in River, Kentucky has a population of 571. Median home value is $160,900, 42% below the US average. 46.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 41254 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.7 square miles in River, Johnson County, Kentucky. The area is home to 571 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 41254 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41254 sits at , while per-capita income is $35,313. The poverty rate stands at 1.5% and the unemployment rate at 15.2%. On housing, the median home value is $160,900 (1% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41254 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnson County, so you can benchmark 41254 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 41254, River, 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

571

Population

25.7

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41254?

23.5

Median Age

56.3%

Male

43.7%

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?

$35,313

Per Capita Income

1.5%

Poverty Rate

15.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.9%

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

What does housing look like?

272

Total Housing Units

212

Occupied Units

60

Vacant Units

3.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$160,900

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

1995

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
41232 Lowmansville, KY 782 3.0 mi
41271 Williamsport, KY 237 4.6 mi
41263 Tutor Key, KY 525 3.4 mi
41260 Thelma, KY 885 5.0 mi
41264 Ulysses, KY 389 4.4 mi
41204 Boons Camp, KY 560 5.2 mi
41234 Meally, KY 601 6.7 mi
41257 Stambaugh, KY 390 5.0 mi
41274 Wittensville, KY 585 5.3 mi
41255 Sitka, KY 1,036 6.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41254 in?
ZIP code 41254 (River) 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 41254?
ZIP code 41254 in River, KY has a population of 571 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41254?
The median home value in ZIP 41254 is $160,900, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41254?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41254 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41254?
In ZIP code 41254, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.9% 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 41254?
In ZIP code 41254, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41254?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41254 is 1.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for River, KY

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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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