41256 ZIP Code — Staffordsville, KY

Johnson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41256 is located in Staffordsville, Kentucky, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 18.81 square miles and serves a population of 2,189 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41256

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 $201,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($68,333) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 61% 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. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 41256 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,189

population

18.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41256 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41256

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Staffordsville	Acceptable
Staffordsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41238 Oil Springs (3.1 mi) 41274 Wittensville (4.2 mi) 41222 Hagerhill (4.8 mi) 41268 West Van Lear (5.8 mi) 41219 Flatgap (6.1 mi) 41260 Thelma (7 mi) 41240 Paintsville (8 mi) 41271 Williamsport (8.9 mi) 41234 Meally (9 mi) 41265 Van Lear (10.6 mi) 41204 Boons Camp (11.3 mi) 41602 Auxier (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,189
Population density	116 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	18.81 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	37.8310
Longitude	-82.8833
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	47.0%	59.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	9.3%	1.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,189

Population

116

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$68,333

Median household income

$31,912

Per capita income

$201,600

Median home value

$876

Median monthly rent

82.4%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

15.1%

Unemployment

691

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

138

25–34

198

136

35–44

196

45–54

55–59

60–64

146

65–74

209

75–84

117

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	403	18.4%
18 and over	1,786	81.6%
65 and over	681	31.1%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Two or more races 5.1%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,058	88.7%
Hispanic or Latino	131	5.6%
Two or more races	118	5.1%
Other race	13	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	59.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	9.3%	1.8%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 12.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	24.8%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	12.0%
Median income	$68,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.5%

$50k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 15.9%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 21.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,600
Median rent / month	$876
Owner occupied	82.4%
Renter occupied	17.6%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	24.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	23.7%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	29.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	14.6%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	30.7%
5+ bedrooms	10.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	50.9%
3 or more	21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.7%
Electricity	86.2%
Wood	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	481	61.8%
Cohabiting couple	123	15.8%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	174	22.4%
Households with children under 18	270	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	396	50.9%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	17.1%
Married	61.9%	51.0%
Separated	0.0%	5.6%
Widowed	0.0%	10.7%
Divorced	10.6%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 10.3%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	60	16.3%
Elementary school	177	48.2%
High school	25	6.8%
College / grad school	105	28.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.6%

Construction 15.6%

Finance & real estate 10.5%

Public administration 9.6%

Professional & management 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Retail trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.6%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	27.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	22.1%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.3

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.8%
Retirement income	41.1%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	45.3%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	118	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.5%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.9%
Public insurance	53.5%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,077	94.9%
Spanish	17	0.8%
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)	2,143	97.9%
Born in same state	2,143	97.9%
Born in different state	1,805	82.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	46	2.1%
Not a US citizen	46	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	426	19.5%
French	195	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	179	8.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41256

What city is ZIP code 41256 in?

ZIP code 41256 is primarily assigned to Staffordsville, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41256 in?

ZIP code 41256 falls within Johnson County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 41256 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 41256 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 41256 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 41256 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 41256 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 41256 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 41256?

ZIP code 41256 has an estimated population of 2,189 residents, with a density of 116 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 41256 in?

ZIP code 41256 observes the EST timezone.