Jackson, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41339
Breathitt County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,957
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $34,764
- Median income Below-median income area
- $75,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jackson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41339 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 41339 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jackson, Breathitt County, Kentucky, home to 10,957 residents across 913.1 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 41339 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,764 (42% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,622. The poverty rate is 31.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $75,100 (53% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $570; owner occupancy is 75.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Breathitt County, so 41339 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 41339
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41339.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Finance and insurance 10
Finance and insurance
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 41339, Jackson, 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
10,957
Population
913.1
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41339?
42.2
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
0.2%
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?
$34,764
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$22,622
Per Capita Income
31.9%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 41339 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Jackson, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$34,764 11th percentile higher than 11% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,026housing units
5,026
Total Housing Units
4,297
Occupied Units
729
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$75,100
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$570
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 139 business establishments in ZIP 41339, employing approximately 1,904 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,967,000.
139
Businesses
1,904
Employees
$68.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 24.5% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 23.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 7.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.3% |
| Construction | 5 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.2% |
| Information | 3 | 2.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 2.2% |
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 41339 vs 41348 →
ZIP 41339 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41339
Jackson (41339)
10,957 residents
- 41348 1,219
Lost Creek (41348)
1,219 residents
- 41385 470
Vancleve (41385)
470 residents
- 41317 190
Clayhole (41317)
190 residents
- 41367 179
Rowdy (41367)
179 residents
- 41390 52
Whick (41390)
52 residents
- 41366 20
Rousseau (41366)
20 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41339 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 41339 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41339
Jackson (41339)
$34,764 median income
- 41348
Lost Creek (41348)
$34,732 median income
- 41317
Clayhole (41317)
$18,906 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 41339 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41339, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,957 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 41339 in?
ZIP code 41339 (Jackson) is located in Breathitt County, Kentucky. Breathitt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/breathitt-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41339?
ZIP code 41339 in Jackson, KY has a population of 10,957 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41339?
The median household income in ZIP 41339 is $34,764, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41339?
The median home value in ZIP 41339 is $75,100, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41339?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41339 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41339?
ZIP code 41339 has 139 business establishments employing approximately 1,904 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41339?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41339 are: Health care and social assistance (34), Retail trade (32), Finance and insurance (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41339?
In ZIP code 41339, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 41339?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41339 is 30.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 41339?
In ZIP code 41339, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41339?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41339 is 31.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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