West Van Lear, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41268

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

395
494/sq mi
$67,009
Median income
$146,900
Median home value
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Van Lear pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
494
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41268 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41268 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.8 square miles in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. The area is home to 395 residents, producing a population density of 494 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 41268 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41268 sits at $67,009 (12% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $32,188. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $146,900 (8% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41268 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.5, 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 41268 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 41268, West Van Lear, 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

395

Population

0.8

Area (sq mi)

494

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41268?

29.5

Median Age

56.1%

Male

43.9%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 5.1%
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?

$67,009

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$32,188

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41268 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,009 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 38.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%

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

What does housing look like?

417

Total Housing Units

381

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.7%
Renter 6.3%

$146,900

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

1980

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 41268 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 41268 ranks #0 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 41268 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 41268 ranks #3 of 9 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
41240 Paintsville, KY 6,916 2.5 mi
41234 Meally, KY 601 2.5 mi
41260 Thelma, KY 885 2.9 mi
41602 Auxier, KY 819 4.0 mi
41263 Tutor Key, KY 525 4.6 mi
41216 East Point, KY 1,297 4.4 mi
41222 Hagerhill, KY 2,627 4.1 mi
41271 Williamsport, KY 237 4.1 mi
41274 Wittensville, KY 585 5.0 mi
41265 Van Lear, KY 1,857 5.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41268 in?
ZIP code 41268 (West Van Lear) 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 41268?
ZIP code 41268 in West Van Lear, KY has a population of 395 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41268?
The median household income in ZIP 41268 is $67,009, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41268?
The median home value in ZIP 41268 is $146,900, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41268?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41268 is White at 94.9%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41268?
In ZIP code 41268, 38.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.6% 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 41268?
In ZIP code 41268, approximately 93.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41268?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41268 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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