41234 ZIP Code — Meally, KY

Johnson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41234 is located in Meally, Kentucky, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 4.71 square miles and serves a population of 521 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41234

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 53 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 41%.

Overall, ZIP code 41234 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

521
population
4.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
41234 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 41234

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City Status
Meally Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
41271 Williamsport (1.7 mi) 41260 Thelma (2.1 mi) 41265 Van Lear (2.7 mi) 41204 Boons Camp (3.3 mi) 41268 West Van Lear (3.4 mi) 41240 Paintsville (4 mi) 41602 Auxier (5.1 mi) 41274 Wittensville (7.4 mi) 41222 Hagerhill (7.9 mi) 41256 Staffordsville (9 mi) 41621 Dwale (11.7 mi) 41238 Oil Springs (12 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 521
Population density 111 / sq mi
State FIPS 21
County FIPS 115
Geography
Land area 4.71 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 37.7956
Longitude -82.7255
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 69.8% 59.0% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 23.0% 26.3% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 7.2% 12.9% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.8% 4.2%

Demographics & statistics

521
Population
111
People per sq mi
44.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$18,617
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
91.2%
Home ownership
5.0%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
249
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
10
Under 5
12
33
5–9
43
6
10–14
8
4
15–19
5
14
20–24
19
23
25–34
29
25
35–44
32
9
45–54
11
42
60–64
53
42
65–74
53
21
75–84
27
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1812123.2%
18 and over40076.8%
65 and over14327.4%
Median age44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White521100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 69.8% 59.0% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 23.0% 26.3% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 7.2% 12.9% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.8% 4.2%
$10k–$15k 5.7%
$15k–$25k 24.7%
$25k–$35k 23.7%
$35k–$50k 5.2%
$50k–$75k 20.1%
$75k–$100k 13.4%
$100k–$150k 7.2%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k5.7%
$15k–$25k24.7%
$25k–$35k23.7%
$35k–$50k5.2%
$50k–$75k20.1%
$75k–$100k13.4%
$100k–$150k7.2%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%
$50k–$100k 5.1%
$100k–$150k 44.6%
$150k–$200k 20.9%
$500k–$1M 23.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied91.2%
Renter occupied8.8%
Vacant27.1%
Single-family detached74.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes25.9%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.69

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–199919.5%
1980–19892.6%
1970–197947.4%
1960–196910.2%
1950–19593.4%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier16.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms6.0%
3 bedrooms74.8%
4 bedrooms19.2%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle50.5%
2 vehicles30.4%
3 or more19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas70.6%
Electricity29.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13770.6%
Cohabiting couple73.6%
Male householder, no spouse00.0%
Female householder, no spouse5025.8%
Households with children under 185025.8%
Households with seniors (65+)8543.8%
Average household size2.69

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married7.9%3.6%
Married71.5%70.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%25.6%
Divorced20.6%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%
Some HS, no diploma 22.9%
HS graduate 61.6%
Some college, no degree 12.5%
Associate's degree 0.0%
Bachelor's degree 0.0%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher74.1%
Bachelor's or higher0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school9072.0%
High school97.2%
College / grad school2620.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 51.4%
Professional & management 18.1%
Finance & real estate 9.7%
Transportation & utilities 9.0%
Education & healthcare 6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts9.7%
Service32.6%
Sales & office18.1%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation39.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector100.0%
Government0.0%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone100.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)53.4

Poverty

All people 5.0%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 6.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security70.6%
Retirement income20.1%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP24.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.4%
High blood pressure42.3%
High cholesterol37.8%
Diabetes12.0%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma11.7%
Arthritis32.6%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease11.3%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.6%
Binge drinking15.0%
No physical activity32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.0%
Depression27.3%
Fair or poor health21.7%
Poor mental health19.1%
Poor physical health15.0%
No health insurance10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.3%
Visited dentist53.6%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss20.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans00.0%
Disability%
Any disability40.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years26.8%
65 and over100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.0%
Public insurance51.2%
No insurance2.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only49995.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)521100.0%
Born in same state521100.0%
Born in different state39876.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab16732.1%
Italian458.6%
AncestryCount%
French387.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.2%
Internet access91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41234

What city is ZIP code 41234 in?

ZIP code 41234 is primarily assigned to Meally, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41234 in?

ZIP code 41234 falls within Johnson County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 41234 have a large retiree population?

71% of households in ZIP code 41234 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 41234 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 41234 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 41234 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 41234 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 41234?

ZIP code 41234 has an estimated population of 521 residents, with a density of 111 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 41234 in?

ZIP code 41234 observes the EST timezone.

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