41255 ZIP Code — Sitka, KY

Johnson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41255 is located in Sitka, Kentucky, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 13.01 square miles and serves a population of 622 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41255

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 $56,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $45,000. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% 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 21 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 (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 41255 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

622

population

13.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41255 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41255

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41255. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sitka	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	622
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	13.01 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.8978
Longitude	-82.8424
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	63.9%	59.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	11.1%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

622

Population

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$45,000

Median household income

$22,329

Per capita income

$56,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

71.8%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

307

Housing units

23.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	127	20.4%
18 and over	495	79.6%
65 and over	81	13.0%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Two or more races 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	609	97.9%
Two or more races	13	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	59.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	11.1%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 14.5%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 30.6%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	14.5%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	30.6%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
Median income	$45,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.4%

$50k–$100k 28.7%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	71.8%
Renter occupied	28.2%
Vacant	34.2%
Single-family detached	41.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	58.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.9%
2010–2019	12.2%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	32.6%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	24.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	9.8%
3 bedrooms	76.7%
4 bedrooms	3.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	56.0%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	54.0%
Propane / LP gas	40.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	136	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	32	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	70	28.2%
Female householder, no spouse	10	4.0%
Households with children under 18	67	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	21.4%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.8%	24.4%
Married	46.2%	66.8%
Separated	4.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.9%
Divorced	6.5%	3.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.4%

Some HS, no diploma 15.4%

HS graduate 25.1%

Some college, no degree 10.5%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 21.0%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	24.6%
Kindergarten	47	39.8%
Elementary school	12	10.2%
High school	2	1.7%
College / grad school	28	23.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Retail trade 18.5%

Other services 12.6%

Wholesale trade 11.1%

Public administration 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Professional & management 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	29.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.6%
Government	24.1%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 1.6%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.9%
High blood pressure	45.9%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	35.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.4%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	35.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.4%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	25.8%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	17.5%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	48.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	45.2%
65 and over	53.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.1%
Public insurance	46.1%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	556	89.4%
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)	622	100.0%
Born in same state	622	100.0%
Born in different state	518	83.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	168	27%
Arab	123	19.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	41	6.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	72.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41255

What city is ZIP code 41255 in?

ZIP code 41255 is primarily assigned to Sitka, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41255 in?

ZIP code 41255 falls within Johnson County, Kentucky.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41255?

The median home value in ZIP code 41255 is $56,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 41255?

The median household income in ZIP code 41255 is $45,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 41255?

ZIP code 41255 has an estimated population of 622 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 41255 in?

ZIP code 41255 observes the EST timezone.