41540 ZIP Code — Lick Creek, KY

Pike County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41540 is located in Lick Creek, Kentucky, within Pike County. It covers approximately 14.44 square miles and serves a population of 342 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41540

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 $126,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $58,628. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

College attainment at 4% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 41540 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

342

population

14.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41540 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41540

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41540. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lick Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41548 Mouthcard (1.8 mi) 41513 Belcher (2.8 mi) 41524 Fedscreek (4.3 mi) 41559 Regina (4.4 mi) 41554 Phyllis (5.1 mi) 24603 Big Rock (5.1 mi) 41566 Steele (5.5 mi) 24628 Maxie (7.1 mi) 41522 Elkhorn City (7.2 mi) 41539 Kimper (7.9 mi) 41562 Shelbiana (9.7 mi) 41553 Phelps (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	342
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	14.44 sq mi
Water area	0.74 sq mi
Latitude	37.3769
Longitude	-82.2995
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	35.7%	64.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

342

Population

People per sq mi

23.5

Median age

$58,628

Median household income

$16,234

Per capita income

$126,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

59.0%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

125

Housing units

4.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	135	39.5%
18 and over	207	60.5%
65 and over	37	10.8%
Median age	23.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	342	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.7%	64.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 49.4%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	49.4%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
Median income	$58,628

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.6%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	59.0%
Renter occupied	41.0%
Vacant	47.8%
Single-family detached	24.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	75.5%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.1%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	27.7%
1980–1989	42.1%
1970–1979	4.4%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.1%
2 bedrooms	5.0%
3 bedrooms	54.1%
4 bedrooms	25.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.1%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	49.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	66	79.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	17	20.5%
Households with children under 18	52	62.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	22	26.5%
Average household size	4.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.8%	43.9%
Married	88.2%	44.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 24.8%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 26.7%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.2%
Bachelor's or higher	4.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	4.7%
Kindergarten	41	21.4%
Elementary school	43	22.4%
High school	34	17.7%
College / grad school	65	33.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 64.6%

Education & healthcare 12.7%

Transportation & utilities 11.4%

Finance & real estate 11.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.7%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	43.0%
Production & transportation	32.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 47.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	18.1%
Supplemental Security	18.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.1%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	37.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	20.7%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	45.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	25.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	10.4%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	81.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.6%
Public insurance	20.5%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	325	95.0%
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)	342	100.0%
Born in same state	342	100.0%
Born in different state	326	95.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	62	18.1%
Italian	40	11.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	22	6.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.3%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41540

What city is ZIP code 41540 in?

ZIP code 41540 is primarily assigned to Lick Creek, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41540 in?

ZIP code 41540 falls within Pike County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 41540 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 41540 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41540?

4% 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 41540 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 41540 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41540?

The median home value in ZIP code 41540 is $126,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 41540 in?

ZIP code 41540 observes the EST timezone.