PlainZIP

Wheelwright, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41669

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

865
96/sq mi
$36,042
Median income
$58,100
Median home value
8.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
96
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41669 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41669 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wheelwright, Floyd County, Kentucky, home to just 865 residents across 9.0 square miles, a density of 96 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41669 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,042 (40% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $15,738. Local economic indicators show a 39.6% poverty rate alongside 6.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $58,100 (63% below the state average), median rent at $593 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.1%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is -. To put 41669 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Floyd County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 41669, Wheelwright, 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

865

Population

9.0

Area (sq mi)

96

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41669?

40.2

Median Age

62.5%

Male

37.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.1%
African American 9.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$36,042

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$15,738

Per Capita Income

39.6%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41669 ranks nationally

Wheelwright, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,042 4th percentile higher than 4% 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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.3%

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

What does housing look like?

389

Total Housing Units

274

Occupied Units

115

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$58,100

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$593

Median Rent

1955

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 41669, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $620,000.

3

Businesses

20

Employees

$620K

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 41669 vs 41612 →

ZIP 41669 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 41669 ranks #5 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 41669 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 41669 ranks #6 of 8 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 1.6 mi
41667 Weeksbury, KY 720 1.5 mi
41606 Bevinsville, KY 656 1.6 mi
41650 Melvin, KY 534 2.4 mi
41636 Hi Hat, KY 984 4.7 mi
41572 Virgie, KY 3,754 4.1 mi
41862 Topmost, KY 952 4.6 mi
41604 Beaver, KY 620 4.8 mi
41828 Kite, KY 808 4.6 mi
41647 Mc Dowell, KY 1,815 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Floyd County

41653 standard
Prestonsburg, KY
Pop: 11,451
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

Related Areas

Floyd County Wheelwright, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41669 in? ▼
ZIP code 41669 (Wheelwright) 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 41669? ▼
ZIP code 41669 in Wheelwright, KY has a population of 865 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41669? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41669 is $36,042, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41669? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 41669 is $58,100, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41669? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41669 is White at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41669? ▼
ZIP code 41669 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41669? ▼
In ZIP code 41669, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.3% 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 41669? ▼
In ZIP code 41669, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41669? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41669 is 39.6% 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.