PlainZIP

Prestonsburg, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41653

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

11,451
37/sq mi
$40,542
Median income
$127,800
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41653 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41653 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, home to 11,451 residents across 311.2 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41653 reports a modest median household income of $40,542 (32% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $24,636. 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.6%. Median home value sits at $127,800 (20% below the state average), median rent at $636 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Floyd County, letting you compare 41653 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 41653

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prestonsburg, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41653.

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 41653, Prestonsburg, 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

11,451

Population

311.2

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41653?

42.5

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$40,542

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$24,636

Per Capita Income

31.0%

Poverty Rate

10.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 41653 ranks nationally

Prestonsburg, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,542 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,599

Total Housing Units

4,847

Occupied Units

752

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.4%
Renter 30.6%

$127,800

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$636

Median Rent

1981

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

-9.7%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 41653 have decreased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 143
2021 +2.6% 147
2022 +8.9% 160
2023 +21.5% 194
2024 -9.7% 175

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 377 business establishments in ZIP 41653, employing approximately 4,367 people with a combined annual payroll of $213,245,000.

377

Businesses

4,367

Employees

$213.2M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 72 19.1%
Retail trade 68 18.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 33 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 29 7.7%
Finance and insurance 25 6.6%
Construction 19 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 5.0%
Wholesale trade 15 4.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 11 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.4%
Information 9 2.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.4%
Manufacturing 7 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.3%
Utilities 4 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.8%

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 41653 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 41653 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 41653 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 41653 ranks #7 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
41621 Dwale, KY 329 3.2 mi
41602 Auxier, KY 819 5.3 mi
41601 Allen, KY 755 4.3 mi
41649 Martin, KY 2,631 6.3 mi
41607 Blue River, KY 318 4.9 mi
41216 East Point, KY 1,297 5.4 mi
41265 Van Lear, KY 1,857 6.8 mi
41268 West Van Lear, KY 395 8.9 mi
41234 Meally, KY 601 9.3 mi
41645 Langley, KY 1,268 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Floyd County

41635 standard
Harold, KY
Pop: 3,056
41649 standard
Martin, KY
Pop: 2,631
41647 standard
Mc Dowell, KY
Pop: 1,815
41603 standard
Banner, KY
Pop: 1,498
41640 standard
Hueysville, KY
Pop: 1,343
41216 standard
East Point, KY
Pop: 1,297

Related Areas

Floyd County Prestonsburg, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41653 in? ▼
ZIP code 41653 (Prestonsburg) 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 41653? ▼
ZIP code 41653 in Prestonsburg, KY has a population of 11,451 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41653? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41653 is $40,542, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41653? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 41653 is $127,800, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41653? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41653 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41653? ▼
ZIP code 41653 has 377 business establishments employing approximately 4,367 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41653? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41653 are: Health care and social assistance (72), Retail trade (68), Professional, scientific, and technical services (36). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 41653? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 41653 decreased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 41653? ▼
In ZIP code 41653, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 41653? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41653 is 23.8 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 41653? ▼
In ZIP code 41653, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41653? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41653 is 31.0% 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.