Melvin, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41650

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

534
60/sq mi
$25,921
Median income
$90,600
Median home value
6.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
60
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41650 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41650 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.0 square miles in Melvin, Floyd County, Kentucky. The area is home to 534 residents, producing a population density of 60 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 41650 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41650 sits at $25,921 (57% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $12,114. The poverty rate stands at 36.4% and the unemployment rate at 31.4%. On housing, the median home value is $90,600 (43% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 67.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41650 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Floyd County, so you can benchmark 41650 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 41650, Melvin, 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

534

Population

9.0

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41650?

41.1

Median Age

75.1%

Male

24.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
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?

$25,921

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$12,114

Per Capita Income

36.4%

Poverty Rate

31.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41650 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$25,921 1st percentile higher than 1% 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 49.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.5%

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

What does housing look like?

386

Total Housing Units

236

Occupied Units

150

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$90,600

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 41650, employing approximately 77 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,939,000.

3

Businesses

77

Employees

$2.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 41650 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 41650 ranks #0 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 41650 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 41650 ranks #9 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
41612 Bypro, KY 78 2.2 mi
41667 Weeksbury, KY 720 2.4 mi
41604 Beaver, KY 620 2.6 mi
41669 Wheelwright, KY 865 2.4 mi
41606 Bevinsville, KY 656 2.9 mi
41572 Virgie, KY 3,754 3.6 mi
41636 Hi Hat, KY 984 4.0 mi
41660 Teaberry, KY 802 4.7 mi
41862 Topmost, KY 952 6.1 mi
41647 Mc Dowell, KY 1,815 6.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41650 in?
ZIP code 41650 (Melvin) is located in Floyd County, Kentucky. Floyd County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/floyd-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41650?
ZIP code 41650 in Melvin, KY has a population of 534 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41650?
The median household income in ZIP 41650 is $25,921, which is 66% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41650?
The median home value in ZIP 41650 is $90,600, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41650?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41650 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41650?
ZIP code 41650 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 77 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41650?
In ZIP code 41650, 49.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.5% 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 41650?
In ZIP code 41650, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41650?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41650 is 36.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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