41260 ZIP Code — Thelma, KY

Johnson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41260 is located in Thelma, Kentucky, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 2.85 square miles and serves a population of 847 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41260

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,742. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 45%.

Overall, ZIP code 41260 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

847

population

2.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41260 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41260

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41260. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thelma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41271 Williamsport (2 mi) 41234 Meally (2.1 mi) 41268 West Van Lear (2.1 mi) 41240 Paintsville (2.9 mi) 41204 Boons Camp (4.4 mi) 41265 Van Lear (4.5 mi) 41274 Wittensville (5.4 mi) 41602 Auxier (6.8 mi) 41222 Hagerhill (6.9 mi) 41256 Staffordsville (7 mi) 41238 Oil Springs (10.1 mi) 41219 Flatgap (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	847
Population density	297 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	2.85 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.8132
Longitude	-82.7562
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	59.8%	59.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

847

Population

297

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$60,742

Median household income

$25,731

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

271

Housing units

16.7%

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	98	11.6%
18 and over	749	88.4%
65 and over	222	26.2%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.5%

Asian 9.3%

Black or African American 4.1%

Group	Count	%
White	733	86.5%
Asian	79	9.3%
Black or African American	35	4.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	59.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.2%

Under $10k 11.1%

$10k–$15k 11.1%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.1%
$10k–$15k	11.1%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	12.5%
Median income	$60,742

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.8%

$50k–$100k 32.9%

$100k–$150k 28.2%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	17.2%
Single-family detached	59.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	2.1%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	27.9%
1960–1969	19.3%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	43.9%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	15.8%
2 vehicles	63.1%
3 or more	12.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.0%
Electricity	69.5%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	184	65.9%
Cohabiting couple	11	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	16	5.7%
Female householder, no spouse	68	24.4%
Households with children under 18	53	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	94	33.7%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	20.5%
Married	59.4%	52.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.7%	22.2%
Divorced	0.0%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 17.3%

HS graduate 48.0%

Some college, no degree 11.7%

Associate's degree 1.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	5.4%
Elementary school	13	7.1%
High school	97	52.7%
College / grad school	64	34.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 27.0%

Construction 20.5%

Retail trade 17.4%

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Finance & real estate 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.1%
Service	0.7%
Sales & office	29.4%
Natural resources & construction	3.1%
Production & transportation	5.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	5.1%
Self-employed	17.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.0%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.5

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 70.3%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 64.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	6.5%
Supplemental Security	16.5%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	21.3%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	51.3%
Cholesterol screening	83.1%
Teeth loss	23.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	44.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	31.6%
65 and over	84.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.9%
Public insurance	65.0%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	27.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	795	93.9%
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)	734	86.7%
Born in same state	734	86.7%
Born in different state	534	63.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	113	13.3%
Not a US citizen	9	8.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	360	42.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	92	10.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	80.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41260

What city is ZIP code 41260 in?

ZIP code 41260 is primarily assigned to Thelma, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41260 in?

ZIP code 41260 falls within Johnson County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 41260 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 41260 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 41260 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 41260 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41260?

18% of residents in ZIP code 41260 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41260 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 41260 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 41260 in?

ZIP code 41260 observes the EST timezone.