Pikeville, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41501
Pike County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,298
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,349
- Median income Below-median income area
- $157,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pikeville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41501 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 41501 (Pikeville, KY) rose +8.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 169.1 in 2023 to 183.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 41501 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, with 23,298 residents across 520.0 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 41501 reports a modest median household income of $47,349 (21% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,521. The poverty rate is 26.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $157,800 (1% below the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $907; 63.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pike County, so 41501 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 41501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pikeville, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41501.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
151 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
112 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
67 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 56
Other services (except public administration)
56 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 41501, Pikeville, 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
23,298
Population
520.0
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41501?
39.5
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
1.6%
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?
$47,349
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$30,521
Per Capita Income
26.3%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 41501 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Pikeville, 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)
$47,349 30th percentile higher than 30% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,685housing units
11,685
Total Housing Units
10,311
Occupied Units
1,374
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,800
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$907
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.6%
YoY Change (2024)
184
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+84%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 41501 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 150 |
| 2021 | +3.8% | 155 |
| 2022 | +7.4% | 167 |
| 2023 | +1.3% | 169 |
| 2024 | +8.6% | 184 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 703 business establishments in ZIP 41501, employing approximately 12,121 people with a combined annual payroll of $623,452,000.
703
Businesses
12,121
Employees
$623.5M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 151 | 21.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 112 | 15.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 67 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 48 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 39 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 2.7% |
| Information | 15 | 2.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 14 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 7 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.7% |
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 41501 vs 41526 →
ZIP 41501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41501
Pikeville (41501)
23,298 residents
- 41635 3,056
Harold (41635)
3,056 residents
- 41562 2,807
Shelbiana (41562)
2,807 residents
- 41557 1,716
Raccoon (41557)
1,716 residents
- 41631 1,106
Grethel (41631)
1,106 residents
- 41571 639
Varney (41571)
639 residents
- 41605 637
Betsy Layne (41605)
637 residents
- 41659 520
Stanville (41659)
520 residents
- 41560 384
Robinson Creek (41560)
384 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41501 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 41501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41560
Robinson Creek (41560)
$80,833 median income
- 41557
Raccoon (41557)
$57,031 median income
- 41501
Pikeville (41501)
$47,349 median income
- 41571
Varney (41571)
$45,972 median income
- 41635
Harold (41635)
$41,292 median income
- 41562
Shelbiana (41562)
$40,104 median income
- 41659
Stanville (41659)
$36,143 median income
- 41605 $32,050
Betsy Layne (41605)
$32,050 median income
- 41663 $14,036
Tram (41663)
$14,036 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 41501 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41526 | Fords Branch, KY | 125 | 5.9 mi |
| 41557 | Raccoon, KY | 1,716 | 5.8 mi |
| 41635 | Harold, KY | 3,056 | 6.6 mi |
| 41605 | Betsy Layne, KY | 637 | 6.6 mi |
| 41659 | Stanville, KY | 520 | 7.2 mi |
| 41562 | Shelbiana, KY | 2,807 | 8.6 mi |
| 41631 | Grethel, KY | 1,106 | 8.1 mi |
| 41560 | Robinson Creek, KY | 384 | 9.0 mi |
| 41663 | Tram, KY | 384 | 8.4 mi |
| 41571 | Varney, KY | 639 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41501, 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 (23,298 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 41501 in?
ZIP code 41501 (Pikeville) is located in Pike County, Kentucky. Pike County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pike-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41501?
ZIP code 41501 in Pikeville, KY has a population of 23,298 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41501?
The median household income in ZIP 41501 is $47,349, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41501?
The median home value in ZIP 41501 is $157,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41501 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41501?
ZIP code 41501 has 703 business establishments employing approximately 12,121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41501 are: Retail trade (151), Health care and social assistance (112), Professional, scientific, and technical services (67). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 41501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 41501 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41501?
In ZIP code 41501, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% 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 41501?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41501 is 18.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 41501?
In ZIP code 41501, approximately 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41501 is 26.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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