41121 ZIP Code — Argillite, KY

Greenup County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41121 is located in Argillite, Kentucky, within Greenup County. It covers approximately 45.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,854 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41121

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,721. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 41121 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,854

population

45.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41121 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41121

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41121. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Argillite	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41102 Ashland (6.2 mi) 41139 Flatwoods (7 mi) 41139 Flatwoods (7 mi) 41169 Russell (8 mi) 41144 Greenup (8.2 mi) 41183 Worthington (9 mi) 41101 Ashland (9.9 mi) 41168 Rush (10.4 mi) 45638 Ironton (10.8 mi) 41114 Ashland (11 mi) 41143 Grayson (12 mi) 41146 Hitchins (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,854
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	45.83 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	38.4482
Longitude	-82.8372
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	65.3%	48.2%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	33.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	14.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	7.2%	3.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,854

Population

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$46,721

Median household income

$24,863

Per capita income

$132,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.3%

Home ownership

29.7%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

737

Housing units

7.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

101

10–14

100

15–19

20–24

25–34

215

35–44

188

113

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	564	30.4%
18 and over	1,290	69.6%
65 and over	263	14.2%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Two or more races 5.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,750	89.4%
Hispanic or Latino	104	5.3%
Two or more races	104	5.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.3%	48.2%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	33.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	14.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	7.2%	3.2%	4.2%

Under $10k 11.1%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 24.3%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.1%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	24.3%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$46,721

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.1%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 25.0%

$200k–$300k 8.1%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.3%
Renter occupied	5.7%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	74.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	21.4%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	13.0%
3 bedrooms	71.3%
4 bedrooms	3.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.5%
2 vehicles	47.7%
3 or more	42.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.8%
Electricity	43.5%
Propane / LP gas	25.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	402	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	87	12.8%
Male householder, no spouse	136	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	57	8.4%
Households with children under 18	258	37.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	228	33.4%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.9%	23.4%
Married	53.6%	56.3%
Separated	0.0%	3.4%
Widowed	4.2%	3.7%
Divorced	28.2%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 51.9%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	9.8%
Kindergarten	30	6.1%
Elementary school	162	32.9%
High school	233	47.4%
College / grad school	19	3.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.6%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Other services 11.8%

Construction 9.1%

Retail trade 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Professional & management 6.0%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	27.5%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 29.7%

Under 18 years 44.9%

18 and over 23.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	78.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.6%
Public insurance	62.1%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,729	93.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,854	100.0%
Born in same state	1,854	100.0%
Born in different state	1,320	71.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	471	25.4%
French	249	13.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	124	6.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41121

What city is ZIP code 41121 in?

ZIP code 41121 is primarily assigned to Argillite, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41121 in?

ZIP code 41121 falls within Greenup County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41121?

30% of residents in ZIP code 41121 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 41121 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 41121 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 41121 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 41121 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41121?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 41121 in?

ZIP code 41121 observes the EST timezone.