41139 ZIP Code — Flatwoods, KY

Greenup County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41139 is located in Flatwoods, Kentucky, within Greenup County. It covers approximately 8.24 square miles and serves a population of 8,184 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41139

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,778. 39% 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.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 41139 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,184

population

8.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41139 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41139

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41139. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Flatwoods	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41169 Russell (0.9 mi) 41169 Russell (0.9 mi) 41183 Worthington (2.8 mi) 41183 Worthington (2.8 mi) 45638 Ironton (3.9 mi) 45638 Ironton (3.9 mi) 41101 Ashland (4.6 mi) 41101 Ashland (4.6 mi) 41114 Ashland (5.7 mi) 41114 Ashland (5.7 mi) 41102 Ashland (5.9 mi) 41102 Ashland (5.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,184
Population density	993 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	8.24 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	38.5108
Longitude	-82.7343
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	47.7%	48.2%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	33.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	14.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

8,184

Population

993

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$57,778

Median household income

$27,672

Per capita income

$107,000

Median home value

$917

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

2,888

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

159

Under 5

164

429

5–9

440

189

10–14

194

162

15–19

167

185

20–24

190

410

25–34

421

454

35–44

466

596

45–54

612

301

55–59

308

250

60–64

257

479

65–74

491

307

75–84

315

117

85+

121

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,741	21.3%
18 and over	6,443	78.7%
65 and over	1,830	22.4%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 1.1%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	7,986	97.3%
Two or more races	94	1.1%
Black or African American	60	0.7%
Asian	44	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	22	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.7%	48.2%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	33.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	14.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.2%	4.2%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$57,778

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 36.1%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,000
Median rent / month	$917
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	22.7%
1960–1969	26.4%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	55.6%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.8%
Electricity	43.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,483	44.2%
Cohabiting couple	295	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	590	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	986	29.4%
Households with children under 18	862	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,352	40.3%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	18.9%
Married	47.3%	45.7%
Separated	3.8%	1.0%
Widowed	4.0%	20.4%
Divorced	18.1%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	251	13.5%
Kindergarten	172	9.3%
Elementary school	864	46.6%
High school	319	17.2%
College / grad school	248	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.0%

Retail trade 11.4%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Construction 6.2%

Public administration 6.0%

Professional & management 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Information 3.9%

Other services 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 18.6%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 23.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	34.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	567	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	48.2%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,861	96.1%
Spanish	31	0.4%
Other Indo-European	31	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,161	99.7%
Born in same state	8,153	99.6%
Born in different state	4,828	59.0%
Foreign born	8	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	23	0.3%
Not a US citizen	23	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,722	21%
French	1,585	19.4%
Italian	940	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	38	0.5%
Irish	21	0.3%
Polish	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41139

What city is ZIP code 41139 in?

ZIP code 41139 is primarily assigned to Flatwoods, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41139 in?

ZIP code 41139 falls within Greenup County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41139?

17% of residents in ZIP code 41139 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41139 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 41139 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41139?

The median home value in ZIP code 41139 is $107,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 41139?

ZIP code 41139 has an estimated population of 8,184 residents, with a density of 993 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 41139 in?

ZIP code 41139 observes the EST timezone.