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 Moderate-density area
- $40,542
- Median income Below-median income area
- $127,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 41653 (Prestonsburg, KY) fell -9.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.9 in 2023 to 175.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,636. Economic pressure is pronounced: 31.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $127,800 (20% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $636; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Floyd County, so 41653 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 41653
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prestonsburg, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41653.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
72 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 41653?
42.5
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
0.2%
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?
$40,542
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$24,636
Per Capita Income
31.0%
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 41653 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Prestonsburg, 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)
$40,542 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
5,599housing units
5,599
Total Housing Units
4,847
Occupied Units
752
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$127,800
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 41653 vs 41621 →
ZIP 41653 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41653
Prestonsburg (41653)
11,451 residents
- 41649 2,631
Martin (41649)
2,631 residents
- 41265 1,857
Van Lear (41265)
1,857 residents
- 41216 1,297
East Point (41216)
1,297 residents
- 41645 1,268
Langley (41645)
1,268 residents
- 41602 819
Auxier (41602)
819 residents
- 41601 755
Allen (41601)
755 residents
- 41234 601
Meally (41234)
601 residents
- 41268 395
West Van Lear (41268)
395 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41653 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 41653 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41602
Auxier (41602)
$116,806 median income
- 41645
Langley (41645)
$76,827 median income
- 41601
Allen (41601)
$75,227 median income
- 41234
Meally (41234)
$70,288 median income
- 41268
West Van Lear (41268)
$67,009 median income
- 41216
East Point (41216)
$47,542 median income
- 41653 $40,542
Prestonsburg (41653)
$40,542 median income
- 41607 $36,635
Blue River (41607)
$36,635 median income
- 41649 $36,023
Martin (41649)
$36,023 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41653, 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 (11,451 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 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.
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