41238 ZIP Code — Oil Springs, KY

Johnson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41238 is located in Oil Springs, Kentucky, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 28.09 square miles and serves a population of 781 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41238

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $42,708. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 41238 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

781

population

28.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41238 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41238

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41238. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oil Springs	Acceptable
Oil Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41256 Staffordsville (3.1 mi) 41219 Flatgap (5.5 mi) 41274 Wittensville (6.5 mi) 41222 Hagerhill (6.7 mi) 41268 West Van Lear (8.9 mi) 41260 Thelma (10.1 mi) 41240 Paintsville (10.9 mi) 41465 Salyersville (10.9 mi) 41159 Martha (11.5 mi) 41271 Williamsport (11.9 mi) 41234 Meally (12 mi) 41124 Blaine (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	781
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	28.09 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	37.8421
Longitude	-82.9376
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	65.8%	59.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

781

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$42,708

Median household income

$21,408

Per capita income

$130,200

Median home value

$863

Median monthly rent

57.0%

Home ownership

37.0%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

277

Housing units

17.1%

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	197	25.2%
18 and over	584	74.8%
65 and over	175	22.4%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	781	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.8%	59.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 13.2%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 33.6%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	13.2%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	33.6%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$42,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%

$50k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 51.0%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,200
Median rent / month	$863
Owner occupied	57.0%
Renter occupied	43.0%
Vacant	32.2%
Single-family detached	68.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	15.6%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	20.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	57.8%
4 bedrooms	24.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.5%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	23.0%
3 or more	42.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.1%
Electricity	56.6%
Propane / LP gas	32.5%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	198	74.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	39	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	28	10.6%
Households with children under 18	105	39.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	96	36.2%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	17.6%
Married	57.2%	73.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	22.0%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 47.6%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	6.7%
Kindergarten	49	27.2%
Elementary school	68	37.8%
High school	42	23.3%
College / grad school	9	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 22.5%

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Retail trade 11.5%

Wholesale trade 9.1%

Public administration 9.1%

Construction 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Other services 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	9.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	41.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	22.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.0%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.4

Poverty

All people 37.0%

Under 18 years 77.2%

18 and over 23.5%

Married-couple families 15.2%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.7%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	23.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.4%
High blood pressure	46.0%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	35.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	14.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.6%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	37.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	27.1%
Poor mental health	20.1%
Poor physical health	17.9%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	46.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	26.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	29.6%
65 and over	26.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.3%
Public insurance	66.7%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	743	95.1%
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)	781	100.0%
Born in same state	781	100.0%
Born in different state	658	84.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	303	38.8%
French	75	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	42	5.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.9%
Internet access	84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41238

What city is ZIP code 41238 in?

ZIP code 41238 is primarily assigned to Oil Springs, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41238 in?

ZIP code 41238 falls within Johnson County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41238?

37% of residents in ZIP code 41238 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41238 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 41238 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 41238 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 41238 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41238?

The median home value in ZIP code 41238 is $130,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 41238 in?

ZIP code 41238 observes the EST timezone.