41265 ZIP Code — Van Lear, KY

Johnson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41265 is located in Van Lear, Kentucky, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 26.92 square miles and serves a population of 1,024 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41265

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $163,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $29,519. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 41265 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,024

population

26.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41265 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41265

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41265. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Van Lear	Acceptable
Van Lear	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41602 Auxier (2.4 mi) 41234 Meally (2.7 mi) 41271 Williamsport (4.3 mi) 41260 Thelma (4.5 mi) 41268 West Van Lear (4.7 mi) 41204 Boons Camp (5 mi) 41240 Paintsville (6.8 mi) 41222 Hagerhill (8.3 mi) 41621 Dwale (9.1 mi) 41274 Wittensville (9.8 mi) 41653 Prestonsburg (9.9 mi) 41256 Staffordsville (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,024
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	26.92 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	37.7572
Longitude	-82.7138
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	64.8%	59.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	19.6%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,024

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$29,519

Median household income

$20,148

Per capita income

$163,200

Median home value

$721

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

25.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

581

Housing units

26.5%

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	243	23.7%
18 and over	781	76.3%
65 and over	127	12.4%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Two or more races 5.5%

Black or African American 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	911	84%
Hispanic or Latino	60	5.5%
Two or more races	60	5.5%
Black or African American	41	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.8%	59.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	19.6%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.2%

Under $10k 16.1%

$10k–$15k 19.5%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 18.8%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.1%
$10k–$15k	19.5%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	18.8%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
Median income	$29,519

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 22.6%

$200k–$300k 26.0%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,200
Median rent / month	$721
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	33.5%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	22.1%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	33.8%
3 bedrooms	56.1%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	53.8%
3 or more	15.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.1%
Electricity	70.4%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	229	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	12	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	146	33.0%
Female householder, no spouse	55	12.4%
Households with children under 18	98	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	106	24.0%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.9%	16.8%
Married	51.5%	65.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.0%	6.4%
Divorced	22.7%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 14.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	26.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	51	20.6%
Kindergarten	25	10.1%
Elementary school	80	32.3%
High school	24	9.7%
College / grad school	68	27.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Retail trade 19.7%

Agriculture & mining 18.0%

Public administration 16.3%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	25.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.6%
Government	35.0%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	19.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.1

Poverty

All people 25.2%

Under 18 years 23.5%

18 and over 25.7%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 78.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	13.6%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	19.9%
65 and over	18.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.8%
Public insurance	57.6%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	942	92.0%
Spanish	54	5.7%
Other Indo-European	54	5.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	970	94.7%
Born in same state	970	94.7%
Born in different state	655	64.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	54	5.3%
Not a US citizen	54	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	316	30.9%
Italian	24	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	8	0.8%
English	6	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41265

What city is ZIP code 41265 in?

ZIP code 41265 is primarily assigned to Van Lear, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41265 in?

ZIP code 41265 falls within Johnson County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41265?

25% of residents in ZIP code 41265 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 41265 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 41265 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 41265?

The median household income in ZIP code 41265 is $29,519, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41265?

The median home value in ZIP code 41265 is $163,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 41265 in?

ZIP code 41265 observes the EST timezone.