41571 ZIP Code — Varney, KY

Pike County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41571 is located in Varney, Kentucky, within Pike County. It covers approximately 21.12 square miles and serves a population of 557 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41571

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,491. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 41571 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.

557

population

21.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41571 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41571

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City	Status
Varney	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	557
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	21.12 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.6398
Longitude	-82.4347
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	57.0%	64.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

557

Population

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$44,491

Median household income

$18,538

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

35.7%

Poverty rate

25.6%

Unemployment

239

Housing units

3.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	106	19.0%
18 and over	451	81.0%
65 and over	120	21.5%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	557	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	64.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 19.8%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 28.3%

$50k–$75k 31.0%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.8%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	28.3%
$50k–$75k	31.0%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$44,491

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.4%

$50k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	27.2%
Single-family detached	42.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	57.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	19.1%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	22.6%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	17.9%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	59.5%
4 bedrooms	3.9%
5+ bedrooms	10.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	6.4%
2 vehicles	58.3%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.1%
Electricity	75.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	79	42.2%
Cohabiting couple	11	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	51	27.3%
Female householder, no spouse	46	24.6%
Households with children under 18	50	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	44.9%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.8%	21.0%
Married	29.3%	30.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.9%	19.2%
Divorced	20.1%	29.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 67.5%

Some college, no degree 8.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 3.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.1%
Bachelor's or higher	3.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	69	67.6%
College / grad school	33	32.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.2%

Professional & management 19.2%

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Finance & real estate 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Construction 5.6%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Information 4.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.2%
Service	34.8%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	5.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.9%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.8

Poverty

All people 35.7%

Under 18 years 73.4%

18 and over 29.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 80.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.7%
Retirement income	16.6%
Supplemental Security	27.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	13.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.5%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	37.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	45.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	25.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	40.5%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.5%
Public insurance	75.4%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	520	93.4%
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)	557	100.0%
Born in same state	557	100.0%
Born in different state	453	81.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	143	25.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	114	20.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41571

What city is ZIP code 41571 in?

ZIP code 41571 is primarily assigned to Varney, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41571 in?

ZIP code 41571 falls within Pike County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41571?

36% of residents in ZIP code 41571 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41571?

3% 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 41571 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 41571 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41571 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 41571 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 41571 in?

ZIP code 41571 observes the EST timezone.