41226 ZIP Code — Keaton, KY

Johnson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41226 is located in Keaton, Kentucky, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 6.19 square miles and serves a population of 322 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41226

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 41226 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

322

population

6.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41226 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41226

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41226. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Keaton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	322
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	6.19 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.9706
Longitude	-82.9455
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	82.7%	59.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

322

Population

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

Median household income

$12,323

Per capita income

$126,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

49.0%

Home ownership

39.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

2.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	106	32.9%
18 and over	216	67.1%
65 and over	37	11.5%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	322	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	82.7%	59.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.2%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 23.0%

$15k–$25k 42.0%

$100k–$150k 26.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	23.0%
$15k–$25k	42.0%
$100k–$150k	26.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 46.9%

$100k–$150k 40.8%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	49.0%
Renter occupied	51.0%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	8.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	91.3%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	29.4%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	50.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	42.9%
4 bedrooms	36.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	69.0%
2 vehicles	26.0%
3 or more	5.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.0%
Electricity	26.0%
Propane / LP gas	51.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	63	63.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	37	37.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	63	63.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	37.0%
Average household size	3.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	11.1%
Married	40.1%	88.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	24.3%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 20.2%

HS graduate 58.6%

Some college, no degree 6.4%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.3%
Bachelor's or higher	2.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	9.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	67	69.8%
High school	13	13.5%
College / grad school	7	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.7%

Retail trade 18.6%

Information 18.6%

Professional & management 6.2%

Other services 5.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.3%
Service	51.5%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	5.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.8%
Carpool	32.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.6

Poverty

All people 39.8%

Under 18 years 38.7%

18 and over 40.3%

Married-couple families 58.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	42.0%
Cash public assistance	20.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	48.3%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	11.0%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	37.8%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	15.7%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.8%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	39.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	29.2%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	18.9%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	45.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	30.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.9%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.6%
Public insurance	77.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	310	96.3%
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)	322	100.0%
Born in same state	322	100.0%
Born in different state	322	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	68	21.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	40	12.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	63.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41226

What city is ZIP code 41226 in?

ZIP code 41226 is primarily assigned to Keaton, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41226 in?

ZIP code 41226 falls within Johnson County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41226?

40% of residents in ZIP code 41226 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 41226 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 41226 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41226?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 41226 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 41226 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 41226 in?

ZIP code 41226 observes the EST timezone.