41501 ZIP Code — Pikeville, KY

Pike County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41501 is located in Pikeville, Kentucky, within Pike County. It covers approximately 192.43 square miles and serves a population of 23,114 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41501

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. Median home value is $139,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $41,636. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 41501 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

23,114

population

192.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41501 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41501

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pikeville	Acceptable
Pikeville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41557 Raccoon (4.5 mi) 41635 Harold (7.4 mi) 41562 Shelbiana (7.8 mi) 41560 Robinson Creek (7.8 mi) 41660 Teaberry (8.1 mi) 41605 Betsy Layne (8.8 mi) 41659 Stanville (8.8 mi) 41559 Regina (9.9 mi) 41642 Ivel (10 mi) 41539 Kimper (10.5 mi) 41603 Banner (10.5 mi) 41631 Grethel (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	23,114
Population density	120 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	192.43 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	37.4912
Longitude	-82.5085
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	64.1%	64.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.3%	1.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

23,114

Population

120

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$41,636

Median household income

$28,718

Per capita income

$139,600

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

61.0%

Home ownership

25.8%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

7,380

Housing units

22.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

495

Under 5

515

534

5–9

555

683

10–14

709

795

15–19

826

805

20–24

835

1,591

25–34

1,653

1,614

35–44

1,677

1,519

45–54

1,578

847

55–59

879

582

60–64

604

1,108

65–74

1,151

577

75–84

600

187

85+

195

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,294	18.6%
18 and over	18,820	81.4%
65 and over	3,818	16.5%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 1.1%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	21,958	93.2%
Two or more races	493	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	434	1.8%
Black or African American	275	1.2%
Asian	248	1.1%
Other race	124	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.1%	64.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.3%	1.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 13.3%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.3%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$41,636

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,600
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	61.0%
Renter occupied	39.0%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	48.2%
Large apartment buildings	5.7%
Mobile homes	32.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	21.9%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.4%
Electricity	81.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.1%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,200	43.2%
Cohabiting couple	374	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	2,041	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	3,112	32.0%
Households with children under 18	2,537	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,556	26.3%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	24.7%
Married	47.0%	45.8%
Separated	1.6%	2.7%
Widowed	3.2%	8.5%
Divorced	12.6%	18.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 31.6%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	265	4.7%
Kindergarten	203	3.6%
Elementary school	1,892	33.6%
High school	1,159	20.6%
College / grad school	2,108	37.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.8%

Retail trade 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Professional & management 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Other services 4.6%

Construction 4.5%

Public administration 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.1%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.8

Poverty

All people 25.8%

Under 18 years 34.7%

18 and over 23.7%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 36.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	11.1%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	48.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	945	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.2%
Under 18	12.1%
18–64 years	24.6%
65 and over	49.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	52.5%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,104	95.6%
Spanish	192	0.9%
Other Indo-European	77	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	42	0.2%
Other languages	28	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,808	98.7%
Born in same state	22,703	98.2%
Born in different state	18,445	79.8%
Foreign born	105	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	306	1.3%
Not a US citizen	106	34.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4,527	19.6%
French	2,654	11.5%
Italian	2,598	11.2%
English	77	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	26	0.1%
German	24	0.1%
Irish	17	0.1%
Dutch	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41501

What city is ZIP code 41501 in?

ZIP code 41501 is primarily assigned to Pikeville, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41501 in?

ZIP code 41501 falls within Pike County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41501?

26% of residents in ZIP code 41501 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41501 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 41501 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41501?

The median home value in ZIP code 41501 is $139,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 41501?

The median household income in ZIP code 41501 is $41,636, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 41501 in?

ZIP code 41501 observes the EST timezone.