41605 ZIP Code — Betsy Layne, KY

Floyd County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41605 is located in Betsy Layne, Kentucky, within Floyd County. It covers approximately 3.26 square miles and serves a population of 714 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41605

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,566. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 41605 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

714

population

3.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41605 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41605

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41605. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Betsy Layne	Acceptable
Betsy Layne	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41659 Stanville (0.2 mi) 41642 Ivel (2 mi) 41603 Banner (3.3 mi) 41601 Allen (5.4 mi) 41635 Harold (5.6 mi) 41621 Dwale (6.5 mi) 41655 Printer (7.3 mi) 41653 Prestonsburg (7.7 mi) 41649 Martin (8 mi) 41501 Pikeville (8.8 mi) 41631 Grethel (9.3 mi) 41660 Teaberry (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	714
Population density	219 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	3.26 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.5806
Longitude	-82.6229
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	83.5%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	9.5%	24.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	7.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

714

Population

219

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$43,566

Median household income

$23,733

Per capita income

$92,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

320

Housing units

26.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

110

65–74

123

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	135	18.9%
18 and over	579	81.1%
65 and over	291	40.8%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	714	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.5%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	9.5%	24.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	7.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 27.0%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 27.6%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	27.0%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	27.6%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	5.7%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$43,566

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 61.4%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	88.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.1%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	31.5%
1940–1949	21.5%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	43.2%
3 bedrooms	36.1%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.4%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	47.7%
3 or more	6.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.3%
Electricity	72.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	171	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	60	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	102	30.6%
Households with children under 18	87	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	194	58.3%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	11.1%
Married	61.9%	52.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.6%
Divorced	8.6%	22.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 44.3%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 13.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	26.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	54	41.5%
High school	42	32.3%
College / grad school	34	26.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 66.0%

Retail trade 17.0%

Agriculture & mining 11.1%

Professional & management 6.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.0%
Service	6.0%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	30.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.2%
Carpool	40.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	6.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 47.4%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.3%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	45.9%
High cholesterol	42.2%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	35.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	14.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.7%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	37.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	27.2%
Poor mental health	20.3%
Poor physical health	18.1%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	48.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	25.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	120	20.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	16.3%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	12.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	65.0%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	697	97.6%
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)	714	100.0%
Born in same state	714	100.0%
Born in different state	586	82.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	164	23%
Arab	129	18.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	90	12.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41605

What city is ZIP code 41605 in?

ZIP code 41605 is primarily assigned to Betsy Layne, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41605 in?

ZIP code 41605 falls within Floyd County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 41605 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 41605 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 41605 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 41605 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 41605 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 41605 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 41605 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 41605 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 41605 in?

ZIP code 41605 observes the EST timezone.