41268 ZIP Code — West Van Lear, KY

Johnson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41268 is located in West Van Lear, Kentucky, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 0.32 square miles and serves a population of 1,058 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41268

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,339. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 41268 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,058

population

0.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41268 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41268

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41268. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Van Lear	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41260 Thelma (2.1 mi) 41234 Meally (3.4 mi) 41271 Williamsport (4 mi) 41265 Van Lear (4.7 mi) 41222 Hagerhill (4.8 mi) 41240 Paintsville (4.8 mi) 41274 Wittensville (5.6 mi) 41256 Staffordsville (5.8 mi) 41204 Boons Camp (6.3 mi) 41602 Auxier (6.5 mi) 41238 Oil Springs (8.9 mi) 41219 Flatgap (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,058
Population density	3,306 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	0.32 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.7945
Longitude	-82.7869
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	33.2%	59.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	62.5%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,058

Population

3,306

People per sq mi

29.3

Median age

$76,339

Median household income

$29,113

Per capita income

$135,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.5%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

429

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

144

25–34

136

117

35–44

110

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	275	26.0%
18 and over	783	74.0%
65 and over	96	9.1%
Median age	29.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Asian 4.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,009	95.4%
Asian	49	4.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.2%	59.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	62.5%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.2%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 33.4%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	33.4%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$76,339

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 61.8%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 8.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.5%
Renter occupied	3.5%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.8%
2000–2009	37.7%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	26.4%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	47.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.0%
2 vehicles	72.8%
3 or more	15.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	98.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	315	78.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	40	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	46	11.5%
Households with children under 18	183	45.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	90	22.4%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	12.0%
Married	71.7%	76.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.0%	11.3%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 30.9%

Some college, no degree 32.6%

Associate's degree 21.1%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	14	6.5%
Elementary school	127	59.1%
High school	70	32.6%
College / grad school	4	1.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.1%

Finance & real estate 21.2%

Information 18.9%

Professional & management 9.6%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Retail trade 3.1%

Public administration 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.2%
Service	28.8%
Sales & office	26.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	3.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	21.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	19.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.9%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	67.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.7%
Public insurance	31.5%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	970	91.7%
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)	1,033	97.6%
Born in same state	1,033	97.6%
Born in different state	918	86.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	2.4%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	378	35.7%
Italian	79	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	67	6.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41268

What city is ZIP code 41268 in?

ZIP code 41268 is primarily assigned to West Van Lear, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41268 in?

ZIP code 41268 falls within Johnson County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 41268 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 41268 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41268?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41268?

The median home value in ZIP code 41268 is $135,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 41268?

ZIP code 41268 has an estimated population of 1,058 residents, with a density of 3,286 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 41268 in?

ZIP code 41268 observes the EST timezone.