ZIP Code 41260

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Thelma · Johnson County · Kentucky

Population
885

135/sq mi

Median home value
$148,900

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.0%

Median age 33.6

Land area
6.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 41260 in Thelma, Kentucky has a population of 885. Median home value is $148,900, 46% below the US average. 23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 41260 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.6 square miles in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky. The area is home to 885 residents, producing a population density of 135 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 41260 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41260 sits at , while per-capita income is $29,322. The poverty rate stands at 31.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $148,900 (6% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 60.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41260 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, 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 41260 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 41260, Thelma, 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

885

Population

6.6

Area (sq mi)

135

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41260?

33.6

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

15.7%

Foreign-Born

White 75.4%
African American 6.6%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
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?

$29,322

Per Capita Income

31.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

395

Total Housing Units

338

Occupied Units

57

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.1%
Renter 39.9%

$148,900

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 41260, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $603,000.

6

Businesses

17

Employees

$603K

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 41260 vs 41271 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
41271 Williamsport, KY 237 1.6 mi
41263 Tutor Key, KY 525 2.1 mi
41234 Meally, KY 601 2.0 mi
41240 Paintsville, KY 6,916 2.4 mi
41268 West Van Lear, KY 395 2.9 mi
41204 Boons Camp, KY 560 3.7 mi
41602 Auxier, KY 819 5.8 mi
41274 Wittensville, KY 585 4.0 mi
41254 River, KY 571 5.0 mi
41265 Van Lear, KY 1,857 5.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41260 in?
ZIP code 41260 (Thelma) 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 41260?
ZIP code 41260 in Thelma, KY has a population of 885 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41260?
The median home value in ZIP 41260 is $148,900, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41260?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41260 is White at 75.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41260?
ZIP code 41260 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41260?
In ZIP code 41260, 74.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 41260?
In ZIP code 41260, approximately 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41260?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41260 is 31.7% 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 Thelma, KY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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