41601 ZIP Code — Allen, KY

Floyd County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41601 is located in Allen, Kentucky, within Floyd County. It covers approximately 5.82 square miles and serves a population of 550 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41601

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $33,938. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 41601 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

550

population

5.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41601 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41601

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Allen	Acceptable
Allen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41621 Dwale (1.8 mi) 41653 Prestonsburg (2.4 mi) 41603 Banner (3.5 mi) 41649 Martin (3.6 mi) 41642 Ivel (3.7 mi) 41659 Stanville (5.2 mi) 41605 Betsy Layne (5.4 mi) 41655 Printer (5.5 mi) 41607 Blue River (7.5 mi) 41622 Eastern (7.6 mi) 41635 Harold (8 mi) 41602 Auxier (8.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	550
Population density	95 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	5.82 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	37.6013
Longitude	-82.7175
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	606

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.1%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	12.3%	24.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	7.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

550

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$33,938

Median household income

$24,763

Per capita income

$86,900

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

66.7%

Home ownership

30.6%

Poverty rate

12.2%

Unemployment

371

Housing units

25.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	152	27.6%
18 and over	398	72.4%
65 and over	137	24.9%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 0.9%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	542	98.5%
Two or more races	5	0.9%
Asian	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.1%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	12.3%	24.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	7.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 14.5%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 23.4%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.5%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	23.4%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
Median income	$33,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.8%

$50k–$100k 43.6%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$300k–$500k 0.5%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,900
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	66.7%
Renter occupied	33.3%
Vacant	35.8%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.5%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	16.9%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	32.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.2%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	17.2%
3 or more	40.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.5%
Electricity	51.2%
Propane / LP gas	21.5%
Fuel oil	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	63	20.8%
Cohabiting couple	7	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	112	37.0%
Female householder, no spouse	121	39.9%
Households with children under 18	47	15.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	133	43.9%
Average household size	1.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.9%	18.6%
Married	27.9%	26.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	1.9%	18.1%
Divorced	54.3%	36.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 55.4%

Some college, no degree 4.2%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 13.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.9%
Kindergarten	11	10.5%
Elementary school	54	51.4%
High school	36	34.3%
College / grad school	2	1.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.1%

Information 17.3%

Other services 13.3%

Retail trade 7.5%

Public administration 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Professional & management 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Construction 2.3%

Manufacturing 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.2%
Service	3.5%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	22.5%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.8%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 30.6%

Under 18 years 54.4%

18 and over 21.9%

Married-couple families 12.7%

Female-led households 40.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.8%
Retirement income	13.9%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.0%
High blood pressure	48.7%
High cholesterol	43.6%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	38.5%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	15.9%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.1%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	39.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	29.1%
Poor mental health	19.9%
Poor physical health	19.3%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	27.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	21.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.5%
Under 18	20.4%
18–64 years	31.4%
65 and over	19.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.7%
Public insurance	71.6%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	511	92.9%
Spanish	2	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	547	99.5%
Born in same state	547	99.5%
Born in different state	471	85.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.5%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	130	23.6%
French	37	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.1%
Internet access	70.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41601

What city is ZIP code 41601 in?

ZIP code 41601 is primarily assigned to Allen, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41601 in?

ZIP code 41601 falls within Floyd County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41601?

31% of residents in ZIP code 41601 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41601 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 41601 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 41601 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 41601 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41601?

The median home value in ZIP code 41601 is $86,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 41601 in?

ZIP code 41601 observes the EST timezone.