River, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41254
Johnson County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 571
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $160,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 46.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
River pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41254 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 41254 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in River, Johnson County, Kentucky, home to just 571 residents across 25.7 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 41254, but per-capita income is $35,313. Unemployment is 15.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $160,900 (1% above the average Kentucky ZIP); 85.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnson County, so 41254 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 →
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 41254, River, 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
571
Population
25.7
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41254?
23.5
Median Age
56.3%
Male
43.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
272housing units
272
Total Housing Units
212
Occupied Units
60
Vacant Units
3.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,900
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 41254 vs 41232 →
ZIP 41254 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41255
Sitka (41255)
1,036 residents
- 41260
Thelma (41260)
885 residents
- 41232
Lowmansville (41232)
782 residents
- 41234
Meally (41234)
601 residents
- 41274
Wittensville (41274)
585 residents
- 41254
River (41254)
571 residents
- 41204
Boons Camp (41204)
560 residents
- 41263
Tutor Key (41263)
525 residents
- 41257 390
Stambaugh (41257)
390 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41254 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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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