41168 ZIP Code — Rush, KY

Boyd County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41168 is located in Rush, Kentucky, within Boyd County. It covers approximately 59.19 square miles and serves a population of 3,891 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41168

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($71,023) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 41168 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,891

population

59.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41168 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41168

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41168. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rush	Acceptable
Rush	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41129 Catlettsburg (6.6 mi) 41146 Hitchins (6.8 mi) 41102 Ashland (8.6 mi) 41121 Argillite (10.4 mi) 41143 Grayson (12.3 mi) 25530 Kenova (12.6 mi) 25555 Prichard (13.3 mi) 41101 Ashland (13.5 mi) 25704 Huntington (13.7 mi) 41114 Ashland (13.8 mi) 41139 Flatwoods (14.2 mi) 41139 Flatwoods (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,891
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	59.19 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	38.3075
Longitude	-82.7706
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	34.3%	47.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	33.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	15.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.4%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,891

Population

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$71,023

Median household income

$36,388

Per capita income

$135,800

Median home value

$855

Median monthly rent

85.0%

Home ownership

18.8%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

1,189

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

215

Under 5

161

153

5–9

115

169

10–14

127

15–19

132

20–24

353

25–34

264

137

35–44

103

329

45–54

247

238

55–59

178

133

60–64

146

65–74

110

120

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,093	28.1%
18 and over	2,798	71.9%
65 and over	471	12.1%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,781	95.9%
Two or more races	93	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	52	1.3%
Black or African American	17	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.3%	47.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	33.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	15.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.4%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 12.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	12.2%
Median income	$71,023

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 43.1%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 6.7%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,800
Median rent / month	$855
Owner occupied	85.0%
Renter occupied	15.0%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	71.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	24.2%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	30.0%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	11.5%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	68.3%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.8%
Electricity	71.1%
Propane / LP gas	16.7%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	770	66.3%
Cohabiting couple	93	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	141	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	158	13.6%
Households with children under 18	450	38.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	360	31.0%
Average household size	3.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	22.3%
Married	54.6%	55.2%
Separated	3.7%	1.8%
Widowed	0.0%	7.3%
Divorced	11.8%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 19.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	4.2%
Kindergarten	113	12.9%
Elementary school	405	46.1%
High school	196	22.3%
College / grad school	128	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.4%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Finance & real estate 11.0%

Retail trade 9.9%

Public administration 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Professional & management 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 2.6%

Construction 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	32.0%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 18.8%

Under 18 years 25.9%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 39.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	40.0%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	249	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	23.7%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.2%
Public insurance	58.6%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,515	90.3%
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)	3,891	100.0%
Born in same state	3,861	99.2%
Born in different state	3,179	81.7%
Foreign born	30	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	735	18.9%
Arab	731	18.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	456	11.7%
English	55	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.9%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41168

What city is ZIP code 41168 in?

ZIP code 41168 is primarily assigned to Rush, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41168 in?

ZIP code 41168 falls within Boyd County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41168?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 41168 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 41168 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41168?

19% of residents in ZIP code 41168 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41168 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 41168 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 41168 in?

ZIP code 41168 observes the EST timezone.