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Martin County
Inez, KY
41224
41224 ZIP Code — Inez, KY
Martin County, Kentucky
ZIP code 41224 is located in
Inez ,
Kentucky ,
within Martin County .
It covers approximately 83.71 square miles and serves a population of
3,375 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 606 .
About ZIP code 41224
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $41,356. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 45% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 41224 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Cities in ZIP code 41224
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City
Status
Inez
Acceptable
Inez
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,375
Population density
40 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
159
Geography
Land area
83.71 sq mi
Water area
0.34 sq mi
Latitude
37.8706
Longitude
-82.5056
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
606
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.2%
59.2%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
28.1%
25.1%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
20.1%
14.9%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.7%
0.8%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$41,356
Median household income
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 623 18.5% 18 and over 2,752 81.5% 65 and over 683 20.2% Median age 50.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Group Count % White 3,276 96% Two or more races 54 1.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 45 1.3% Hispanic or Latino 39 1.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.2%
59.2%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
28.1%
25.1%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
20.1%
14.9%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.7%
0.8%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 12.0% $10k–$15k 12.9% $15k–$25k 7.6% $25k–$35k 12.2% $35k–$50k 11.7% $50k–$75k 22.6% $75k–$100k 4.7% $100k–$150k 12.0% $150k–$200k 0.9% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $41,356
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $99,200 Median rent / month $680 Owner occupied 84.3% Renter occupied 15.7% Vacant 24.6% Single-family detached 61.9% Large apartment buildings 1.0% Mobile homes 34.0% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.14
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.7% 2000–2009 11.5% 1990–1999 19.4% 1980–1989 23.1% 1970–1979 20.2% 1960–1969 8.3% 1950–1959 11.7% 1940–1949 2.0% 1939 or earlier 1.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 4.6% 2 bedrooms 29.2% 3 bedrooms 52.8% 4 bedrooms 11.2% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.5% 1 vehicle 32.0% 2 vehicles 40.6% 3 or more 15.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 27.1% Electricity 70.0% Propane / LP gas 0.2% Fuel oil 1.3% Wood 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 670 44.0% Cohabiting couple 68 4.5% Male householder, no spouse 316 20.8% Female householder, no spouse 467 30.7% Households with children under 18 334 22.0% Households with seniors (65+) 476 31.3% Average household size 2.13
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.5% 16.3% Married 50.4% 49.7% Separated 3.9% 3.5% Widowed 0.2% 20.1% Divorced 16.0% 10.3%
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.5%
Some HS, no diploma
10.8%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.6% Bachelor's or higher 22.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 52 8.3% Kindergarten 4 0.6% Elementary school 321 51.5% High school 130 20.9% College / grad school 116 18.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
40.9%
Finance & real estate
15.6%
Professional & management
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Public administration
4.7%
Agriculture & mining
3.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 51.2% Service 14.5% Sales & office 13.9% Natural resources & construction 5.4% Production & transportation 15.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 61.4% Government 35.6% Self-employed 3.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.0% Carpool 16.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.1% Work from home 2.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.9%
Female-led households
17.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.2% Retirement income 35.6% Supplemental Security 14.2% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 14.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.8% High blood pressure 41.1% High cholesterol 35.1% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 6.7% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 27.3% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 5.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 27.9% Binge drinking 17.0% No physical activity 34.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 42.0% Depression 24.5% Fair or poor health 22.4% Poor mental health 18.7% Poor physical health 14.3% No health insurance 15.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.1% Visited dentist 45.8% Cholesterol screening 87.0% Teeth loss 23.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 151 5.6%
Disability % Any disability 32.7% Under 18 5.1% 18–64 years 31.9% 65 and over 65.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 48.9% Public insurance 65.1% No insurance 2.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,237 95.9% 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) 3,360 99.6% Born in same state 3,360 99.6% Born in different state 2,447 72.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 15 0.4% Not a US citizen 15 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 910 27% French 510 15.1%
Ancestry Count % Italian 324 9.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.1% Internet access 90.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41224
What city is ZIP code 41224 in?
ZIP code 41224 is primarily assigned to Inez, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 41224 in?
ZIP code 41224 falls within Martin County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41224?
21% of residents in ZIP code 41224 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 41224 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 41224 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 41224 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 41224 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41224?
The median home value in ZIP code 41224 is $99,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 41224 in?
ZIP code 41224 observes the EST timezone.
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