41174 ZIP Code — South Portsmouth, KY

Greenup County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41174 is located in South Portsmouth, Kentucky, within Greenup County. It covers approximately 12.41 square miles and serves a population of 843 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41174

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 $127,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($67,344) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 41174 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

843

population

12.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41174 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41174

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41174. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Portsmouth	Acceptable
South Portsmouth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41175 South Shore (4.8 mi) 41166 Quincy (5.8 mi) 45663 West Portsmouth (6.3 mi) 45662 Portsmouth (7.5 mi) 45652 Mc Dermott (9.6 mi) 45699 Lucasville (11.9 mi) 45629 Franklin Furnace (12.5 mi) 45694 Wheelersburg (12.6 mi) 41144 Greenup (12.8 mi) 45648 Lucasville (14 mi) 45684 Stout (14.2 mi) 45653 Minford (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	843
Population density	68 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	12.41 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.7080
Longitude	-83.0071
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	34.6%	48.2%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	45.5%	33.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	14.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	9.3%	3.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

843

Population

People per sq mi

48.9

Median age

$67,344

Median household income

$36,931

Per capita income

$127,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

428

Housing units

5.3%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	138	16.4%
18 and over	705	83.6%
65 and over	177	21.0%
Median age	48.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 5.3%

Group	Count	%
White	798	94.7%
Two or more races	45	5.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.6%	48.2%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	45.5%	33.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	14.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	9.3%	3.2%	4.2%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 12.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	12.4%
Median income	$67,344

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 17.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	23.6%
Single-family detached	77.3%
Large apartment buildings	5.7%
Mobile homes	17.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	20.7%
1980–1989	18.9%
1970–1979	26.9%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	12.6%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	27.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	37.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.5%
Electricity	38.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Wood	6.1%
No fuel used	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	244	70.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	53	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	50	14.4%
Households with children under 18	77	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	106	30.5%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	3.6%	21.9%
Married	80.9%	68.6%
Separated	7.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.7%
Divorced	8.5%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 63.8%

Some college, no degree 10.7%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	5.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	28	22.6%
High school	86	69.4%
College / grad school	10	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.7%

Retail trade 25.1%

Construction 12.4%

Professional & management 10.0%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Other services 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.9%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	3.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	19.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.8%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 38.4%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	16.4%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	25.0%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	49.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	24.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.3%
65 and over	40.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	40.5%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	15.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	794	94.2%
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)	843	100.0%
Born in same state	843	100.0%
Born in different state	198	23.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	214	25.4%
Arab	124	14.7%
French	109	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	4%
Irish	16	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41174

What city is ZIP code 41174 in?

ZIP code 41174 is primarily assigned to South Portsmouth, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41174 in?

ZIP code 41174 falls within Greenup County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41174?

5% 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 41174 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 41174 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41174 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 41174 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 41174 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 41174 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 41174 in?

ZIP code 41174 observes the EST timezone.