41669 ZIP Code — Wheelwright, KY

Floyd County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41669 is located in Wheelwright, Kentucky, within Floyd County. It covers approximately 2.76 square miles and serves a population of 897 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41669

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $46,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $37,813. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (32%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 41669 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

897

population

2.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41669 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41669

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41669. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wheelwright	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41606 Bevinsville (0.5 mi) 41667 Weeksbury (1.7 mi) 41650 Melvin (1.7 mi) 41572 Virgie (3.8 mi) 41828 Kite (4 mi) 41636 Hi Hat (4.4 mi) 41862 Topmost (5.2 mi) 41812 Deane (6.6 mi) 41647 Mc Dowell (6.7 mi) 41844 Pippa Passes (7.5 mi) 41825 Jackhorn (7.5 mi) 41660 Teaberry (8.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	897
Population density	325 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	2.76 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.3301
Longitude	-82.7176
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	56.9%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	24.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	7.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

897

Population

325

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$37,813

Median household income

$17,611

Per capita income

$46,700

Median home value

$540

Median monthly rent

71.5%

Home ownership

34.3%

Poverty rate

11.8%

Unemployment

288

Housing units

8.5%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	158	17.6%
18 and over	739	82.4%
65 and over	135	15.1%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Black or African American 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	866	95.4%
Black or African American	20	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.2%
Two or more races	11	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.9%	66.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	24.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	7.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 16.8%

$10k–$15k 12.4%

$15k–$25k 19.0%

$25k–$35k 1.5%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.8%
$10k–$15k	12.4%
$15k–$25k	19.0%
$25k–$35k	1.5%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
Median income	$37,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 57.7%

$50k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k–$300k 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$46,700
Median rent / month	$540
Owner occupied	71.5%
Renter occupied	28.5%
Vacant	25.1%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	19.9%
1970–1979	2.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	16.7%
1939 or earlier	37.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.0%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	40.7%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.0%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	11.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.8%
Electricity	44.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Fuel oil	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	135	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	7	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	75	27.4%
Female householder, no spouse	57	20.8%
Households with children under 18	80	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	100	36.5%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.2%	19.0%
Married	48.2%	46.8%
Separated	4.0%	8.8%
Widowed	0.9%	5.1%
Divorced	11.6%	20.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.3%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 0.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.9%
Kindergarten	10	6.5%
Elementary school	76	49.4%
High school	23	14.9%
College / grad school	42	27.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.4%

Wholesale trade 14.4%

Public administration 13.4%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Retail trade 5.3%

Other services 3.2%

Construction 1.6%

Professional & management 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.9%
Service	27.3%
Sales & office	29.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.4%
Government	31.0%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.2%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.7

Poverty

All people 34.3%

Under 18 years 30.3%

18 and over 35.5%

Married-couple families 20.0%

Female-led households 64.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.2%
Retirement income	12.0%
Supplemental Security	27.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.9%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	14.0%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.7%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	39.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.9%
Depression	30.7%
Fair or poor health	27.7%
Poor mental health	23.1%
Poor physical health	17.9%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	45.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	28.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	10.8%
18–64 years	28.0%
65 and over	26.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.4%
Public insurance	64.2%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	840	93.6%
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)	897	100.0%
Born in same state	897	100.0%
Born in different state	735	81.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	242	27%
Italian	32	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.5%
Internet access	80.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41669

What city is ZIP code 41669 in?

ZIP code 41669 is primarily assigned to Wheelwright, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41669 in?

ZIP code 41669 falls within Floyd County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 41669 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 41669 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41669?

34% of residents in ZIP code 41669 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41669?

9% 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 41669?

The median home value in ZIP code 41669 is $46,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 41669 in?

ZIP code 41669 observes the EST timezone.