Ransom, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41558

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

809
21/sq mi
$50,511
Median income
$73,100
Median home value
10.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ransom pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41558 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41558 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 38.0 square miles in Ransom, Pike County, Kentucky. The area is home to 809 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 41558 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41558 sits at $50,511 (15% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $22,883. The poverty rate stands at 27.1% and the unemployment rate at 8.8%. On housing, the median home value is $73,100 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $597 per month, and 72.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41558 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pike County, so you can benchmark 41558 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 41558, Ransom, 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

809

Population

38.0

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41558?

47.3

Median Age

37.6%

Male

62.4%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 99.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
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?

$50,511

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$22,883

Per Capita Income

27.1%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41558 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,511 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.9%

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

What does housing look like?

413

Total Housing Units

413

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%

$73,100

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$597

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 41558 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 41558 ranks #6 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 41558 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 41558 ranks #4 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
41555 Pinsonfork, KY 915 2.7 mi
41531 Hardy, KY 985 4.0 mi
41528 Freeburn, KY 999 3.9 mi
41543 Mc Andrews, KY 543 4.2 mi
41544 Mc Carr, KY 931 4.3 mi
41553 Phelps, KY 2,288 4.9 mi
41567 Stone, KY 369 4.8 mi
41547 Majestic, KY 369 6.5 mi
41535 Huddy, KY 526 5.6 mi
25672 Edgarton, WV 408 6.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41558 in?
ZIP code 41558 (Ransom) 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 41558?
ZIP code 41558 in Ransom, KY has a population of 809 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41558?
The median household income in ZIP 41558 is $50,511, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41558?
The median home value in ZIP 41558 is $73,100, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41558?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41558 is White at 99.2%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41558?
In ZIP code 41558, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.9% 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 41558?
In ZIP code 41558, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41558?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41558 is 27.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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