Phelps, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41553
Pike County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,288
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $106,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Phelps pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41553 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 41553 covers 88.3 square miles in Phelps, Pike County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,288 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 41553, but per-capita income is $21,610. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,500 (33% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $254; owner occupancy is 86.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pike County, so 41553 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 41553
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phelps, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41553.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 41553, Phelps, 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
2,288
Population
88.3
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41553?
43.6
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
0.0%
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?
$21,610
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
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
1,051housing units
1,051
Total Housing Units
907
Occupied Units
144
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,500
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$254
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 41553, employing approximately 240 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,933,000.
25
Businesses
240
Employees
$7.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 24.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 12.0% |
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 41553 vs 41528 →
ZIP 41553 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41553
Phelps (41553)
2,288 residents
- 41568
Stopover (41568)
1,073 residents
- 41528
Freeburn (41528)
999 residents
- 24603
Big Rock (24603)
978 residents
- 41544
Mc Carr (41544)
931 residents
- 41555 915
Pinsonfork (41555)
915 residents
- 41558 809
Ransom (41558)
809 residents
- 41566 714
Steele (41566)
714 residents
- 25672 408
Edgarton (25672)
408 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41553 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41528 | Freeburn, KY | 999 | 5.1 mi |
| 41558 | Ransom, KY | 809 | 4.9 mi |
| 41566 | Steele, KY | 714 | 5.5 mi |
| 41568 | Stopover, KY | 1,073 | 5.6 mi |
| 41524 | Fedscreek, KY | 384 | 5.5 mi |
| 41544 | Mc Carr, KY | 931 | 8.1 mi |
| 41547 | Majestic, KY | 369 | 5.7 mi |
| 25672 | Edgarton, WV | 408 | 7.7 mi |
| 41555 | Pinsonfork, KY | 915 | 6.7 mi |
| 24603 | Big Rock, VA | 978 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41553, 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 (2,288 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 41553 in?
ZIP code 41553 (Phelps) 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 41553?
ZIP code 41553 in Phelps, KY has a population of 2,288 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41553?
The median home value in ZIP 41553 is $106,500, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41553?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41553 is White at 97.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41553?
ZIP code 41553 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 240 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41553?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41553 are: Retail trade (6), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41553?
In ZIP code 41553, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 41553?
In ZIP code 41553, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41553?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41553 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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