41553 ZIP Code — Phelps, KY

Pike County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41553 is located in Phelps, Kentucky, within Pike County. It covers approximately 38.61 square miles and serves a population of 2,336 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41553

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,956. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 41553 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,336

population

38.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41553 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41553

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41553. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Phelps	Acceptable
Phelps	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41528 Freeburn (4.3 mi) 41555 Pinsonfork (5.6 mi) 41566 Steele (5.9 mi) 41524 Fedscreek (6.3 mi) 25672 Edgarton (6.3 mi) 41547 Majestic (7.7 mi) 41543 Mc Andrews (7.7 mi) 24620 Hurley (8.1 mi) 41554 Phyllis (8.5 mi) 41539 Kimper (8.6 mi) 41531 Hardy (8.6 mi) 41544 Mc Carr (8.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,336
Population density	61 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	38.61 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.4822
Longitude	-82.1613
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	72.3%	64.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,336

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$45,956

Median household income

$15,712

Per capita income

$95,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.2%

Home ownership

18.8%

Poverty rate

30.6%

Unemployment

797

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

124

5–9

120

166

10–14

160

15–19

20–24

120

25–34

116

35–44

156

45–54

151

55–59

60–64

195

65–74

187

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	746	31.9%
18 and over	1,590	68.1%
65 and over	507	21.7%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,326	99.6%
Black or African American	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.3%	64.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 10.9%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	10.9%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	27.4%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
Median income	$45,956

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.9%

$50k–$100k 43.4%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.2%
Renter occupied	2.8%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	22.4%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	28.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.7%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	15.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	55.4%
3 bedrooms	31.4%
4 bedrooms	6.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	24.8%
3 or more	47.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.3%
Electricity	76.1%
Fuel oil	8.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	511	69.3%
Cohabiting couple	21	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	56	7.6%
Female householder, no spouse	149	20.2%
Households with children under 18	221	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	303	41.1%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	0.0%
Married	56.3%	78.8%
Separated	2.2%	3.4%
Widowed	3.5%	9.7%
Divorced	12.2%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 48.6%

Some college, no degree 12.0%

Associate's degree 0.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	97	17.0%
Elementary school	460	80.7%
High school	13	2.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Manufacturing 21.5%

Construction 12.4%

Agriculture & mining 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Retail trade 5.0%

Professional & management 5.0%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.9%
Service	5.0%
Sales & office	6.9%
Natural resources & construction	24.0%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.5%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	8.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	4.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 18.8%

Under 18 years 25.3%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 64.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.1%
Retirement income	35.7%
Supplemental Security	12.2%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	48.7%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	39.2%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	17.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.6%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	44.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	30.2%
Fair or poor health	32.7%
Poor mental health	21.8%
Poor physical health	21.3%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	38.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	33.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	2.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.1%
Under 18	24.8%
18–64 years	46.3%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.9%
Public insurance	74.5%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,160	92.5%
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)	2,336	100.0%
Born in same state	2,336	100.0%
Born in different state	1,445	61.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	579	24.8%
French	94	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	90	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.5%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41553

What city is ZIP code 41553 in?

ZIP code 41553 is primarily assigned to Phelps, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41553 in?

ZIP code 41553 falls within Pike County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 41553 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 41553 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 41553 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 41553 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Is ZIP code 41553 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 41553 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41553?

19% of residents in ZIP code 41553 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 41553 in?

ZIP code 41553 observes the EST timezone.