41254 ZIP Code — River, KY

Johnson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41254 is located in River, Kentucky, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 12.34 square miles and serves a population of 701 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41254

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 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,299. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 41254 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and elevated reliance on food assistance.

701

population

12.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41254 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41254

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41254. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
River	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	701
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	12.34 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	37.8726
Longitude	-82.6360
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	97.3%	59.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	2.7%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

701

Population

People per sq mi

23.5

Median age

$48,299

Median household income

$20,335

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

22.4%

Unemployment

186

Housing units

28.3%

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	299	42.7%
18 and over	402	57.3%
65 and over	86	12.3%
Median age	23.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	701	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	97.3%	59.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	2.7%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.2%

Under $10k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 41.3%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	41.3%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	14.3%
Median income	$48,299

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 49.4%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	58.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	22.1%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	35.7%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	32.3%
4 bedrooms	3.4%
5+ bedrooms	24.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.4%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	51.1%
3 or more	14.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.2%
Electricity	57.0%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	128	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	49	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	46	20.6%
Households with children under 18	84	37.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	25.6%
Average household size	3.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	5.3%
Married	61.1%	82.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	12.6%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 24.4%

HS graduate 13.7%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 20.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.0%
Bachelor's or higher	28.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	6.4%
Elementary school	116	61.7%
High school	18	9.6%
College / grad school	42	22.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 45.1%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Transportation & utilities 14.1%

Retail trade 7.0%

Construction 6.3%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Public administration 5.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.1%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	35.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.3%
Government	50.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.8%
Retirement income	10.8%
Supplemental Security	13.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	43.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	45.5%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.1%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	36.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	26.3%
Poor mental health	20.2%
Poor physical health	17.7%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	47.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	25.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.4%
Under 18	21.4%
18–64 years	39.9%
65 and over	59.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.9%
Public insurance	84.3%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	582	83.0%
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)	701	100.0%
Born in same state	701	100.0%
Born in different state	574	81.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	352	50.2%
Italian	189	27%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	2.7%
English	9	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.8%
Internet access	75.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41254

What city is ZIP code 41254 in?

ZIP code 41254 is primarily assigned to River, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41254 in?

ZIP code 41254 falls within Johnson County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 41254 family-oriented?

43% of residents in ZIP code 41254 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the population of ZIP code 41254?

ZIP code 41254 has an estimated population of 701 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 41254?

The median household income in ZIP code 41254 is $48,299, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 41254 in?

ZIP code 41254 observes the EST timezone.