41159 ZIP Code — Martha, KY

Lawrence County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41159 is located in Martha, Kentucky, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 22.37 square miles and serves a population of 544 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41159

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $21,964. Poverty affects 56% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 49% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 71 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (36%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 41159 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

544

population

22.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41159 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41159

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41159. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Martha	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41124 Blaine (5 mi) 41219 Flatgap (6.7 mi) 41171 Sandy Hook (10.9 mi) 41201 Adams (11.2 mi) 41238 Oil Springs (11.5 mi) 41274 Wittensville (11.9 mi) 41256 Staffordsville (12.8 mi) 41232 Lowmansville (14.1 mi) 41472 West Liberty (14.5 mi) 41240 Paintsville (15.8 mi) 41230 Louisa (17.1 mi) 41260 Thelma (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	544
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	22.37 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	38.0076
Longitude	-82.9532
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%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	12.2%	25.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	7.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

544

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$21,964

Median household income

$12,581

Per capita income

Median home value

$625

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

56.3%

Poverty rate

21.8%

Unemployment

211

Housing units

7.9%

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

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	159	29.2%
18 and over	385	70.8%
65 and over	75	13.8%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	544	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.5%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	12.2%	25.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	7.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 12.5%

$15k–$25k 34.5%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	12.5%
$15k–$25k	34.5%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	3.6%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$21,964

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 56.4%

$50k–$100k 30.1%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$625
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	31.7%
Single-family detached	41.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	56.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	32.9%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	21.1%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	41.5%
3 bedrooms	39.8%
4 bedrooms	2.8%
5+ bedrooms	13.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	17.3%
2 vehicles	51.8%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.9%
Electricity	37.5%
Propane / LP gas	26.8%
Fuel oil	11.3%
Wood	9.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	112	66.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	38	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	18	10.7%
Households with children under 18	69	41.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	26.8%
Average household size	3.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	24.7%
Married	51.1%	64.5%
Separated	0.0%	3.0%
Widowed	9.1%	3.6%
Divorced	7.8%	4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 25.9%

Some HS, no diploma 20.8%

HS graduate 39.2%

Some college, no degree 4.8%

Associate's degree 1.4%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	53.2%
Bachelor's or higher	7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	3.8%
Elementary school	68	64.8%
High school	33	31.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 73.3%

Information 8.1%

Education & healthcare 8.1%

Construction 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.1%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	46.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.8%
Carpool	15.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	70.9

Poverty

All people 56.3%

Under 18 years 79.2%

18 and over 46.8%

Married-couple families 51.8%

Female-led households 27.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.4%
Retirement income	16.7%
Supplemental Security	22.6%
Cash public assistance	8.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	48.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	46.6%
High cholesterol	40.8%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	36.0%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	17.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	36.3%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	42.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	29.6%
Fair or poor health	32.3%
Poor mental health	21.9%
Poor physical health	20.6%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	37.8%
Cholesterol screening	85.3%
Teeth loss	35.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.8%
Under 18	10.1%
18–64 years	32.6%
65 and over	74.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	17.5%
Public insurance	87.7%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	510	93.8%
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)	544	100.0%
Born in same state	544	100.0%
Born in different state	459	84.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	156	28.7%
Arab	89	16.4%
Italian	73	13.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	2.8%
Polish	5	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.9%
Internet access	75.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41159

What city is ZIP code 41159 in?

ZIP code 41159 is primarily assigned to Martha, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41159 in?

ZIP code 41159 falls within Lawrence County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41159?

56% of residents in ZIP code 41159 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41159?

8% 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 41159 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 41159 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 41159?

The median household income in ZIP code 41159 is $21,964, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 41159 in?

ZIP code 41159 observes the EST timezone.