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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
$34,764
Median income
$75,100
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th 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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $22,622. Poverty here runs at 31.9%, with unemployment measured at 8.6%. Housing costs here run $75,100 for a typical home value (53% below the state average), with rent averaging $570 a month; 75.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 41339, plus 5 more within Breathitt County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 41339?

42.2

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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

$22,622

Per Capita Income

31.9%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 41339 ranks nationally

Jackson, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$34,764 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,026

Total Housing Units

4,297

Occupied Units

729

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$75,100

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41339 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 41339 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 41339 ranks the highest of 3 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
41348 Lost Creek, KY 1,219 7.8 mi
41366 Rousseau, KY 20 5.9 mi
41385 Vancleve, KY 470 8.6 mi
41367 Rowdy, KY 179 9.1 mi
41317 Clayhole, KY 190 8.5 mi
41390 Whick, KY 52 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Breathitt County

41348 standard
Lost Creek, KY
Pop: 1,219
41385 standard
Vancleve, KY
Pop: 470
41317 standard
Clayhole, KY
Pop: 190
41390 standard
Whick, KY
Pop: 52
41366 standard
Rousseau, KY
Pop: 20

Related Areas

Breathitt County Jackson, KY Kentucky

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.