41602 ZIP Code — Auxier, KY

Floyd County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41602 is located in Auxier, Kentucky, within Floyd County. It covers approximately 2.73 square miles and serves a population of 909 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41602

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $104,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($77,226) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 75% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 41602 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

909

population

2.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41602 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41602

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41602. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Auxier	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41265 Van Lear (2.4 mi) 41234 Meally (5.1 mi) 41268 West Van Lear (6.5 mi) 41271 Williamsport (6.7 mi) 41260 Thelma (6.8 mi) 41621 Dwale (6.8 mi) 41204 Boons Camp (7.2 mi) 41653 Prestonsburg (7.7 mi) 41601 Allen (8.4 mi) 41222 Hagerhill (9 mi) 41240 Paintsville (9.1 mi) 41607 Blue River (10.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	909
Population density	333 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	2.73 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	37.7231
Longitude	-82.7080
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	39.3%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	53.8%	24.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	7.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	1.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

909

Population

333

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$77,226

Median household income

$37,471

Per capita income

$104,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.8%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

279

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

118

45–54

151

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	168	18.5%
18 and over	741	81.5%
65 and over	167	18.4%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.3%

Two or more races 9.7%

Group	Count	%
White	821	90.3%
Two or more races	88	9.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	53.8%	24.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	7.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	1.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 12.0%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	20.5%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	17.7%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$77,226

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.1%

$50k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 48.5%

$200k–$300k 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.8%
Renter occupied	3.2%
Vacant	1.7%
Single-family detached	71.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.5%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	24.3%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	35.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	29.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.0%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	40.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	21.6%
3 or more	47.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.1%
Electricity	51.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	157	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	30	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	96	33.9%
Households with children under 18	136	48.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	125	44.2%
Average household size	3.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.7%	29.0%
Married	80.2%	50.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.9%	12.2%
Divorced	5.2%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	8.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	85	34.3%
High school	75	30.2%
College / grad school	67	27.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.8%

Professional & management 26.8%

Public administration 19.7%

Other services 13.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.1%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	22.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.2%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 54.8%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 39.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	74.9%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	38.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.7%
High blood pressure	46.4%
High cholesterol	42.3%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	36.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	14.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.9%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	37.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.5%
Depression	28.5%
Fair or poor health	27.2%
Poor mental health	20.3%
Poor physical health	18.2%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	48.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	25.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.4%
Under 18	50.6%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.0%
Public insurance	48.8%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	896	98.6%
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)	909	100.0%
Born in same state	909	100.0%
Born in different state	685	75.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	349	38.4%
Italian	304	33.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	29	3.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41602

What city is ZIP code 41602 in?

ZIP code 41602 is primarily assigned to Auxier, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41602 in?

ZIP code 41602 falls within Floyd County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 41602 have a large retiree population?

75% of households in ZIP code 41602 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 41602 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 41602 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41602?

18% of residents in ZIP code 41602 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41602 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 41602 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 41602 in?

ZIP code 41602 observes the EST timezone.