41256 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 41256, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

41256 is a zip code in Johnson County, Kentucky, which covers Oil Springs CCD and Paintsville, with a total population of 2,318 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 41256 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 41256.

The estimated population of people living in 41256 is 2,318, with a median age of 40.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 41256 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,318
 -18.72% -18.58%
2020
2,852
 -13.55% -
2019
3,299
+1.41%
-
2018
3,253
+14.26%
-
2017
2,847
 - -

Population of 41256 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 41256 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
95.3%
95.5%
 -0.21%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0%
0%
 0.00%
Asian
4.7%
4.5%
 +4.44%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 41256 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 41256 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 41256 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 41256 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.8 -0.49% 41.5 +15.92% 40.3 -5.84%
2020 41 +17.82% 35.8 +11.88% 42.8 +8.63%
2019 34.8 -3.06% 32 -8.83% 39.4 +6.78%
2018 35.9 +0.84% 35.1 -1.4% 36.9 +5.73%
2017 35.6 - 35.6 - 34.9 -

The median age of the 41256 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 41256 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 204 +23.8% 276 -46.18% 238 161
10 to 19 69 48.4% 72 +64.02% 55 101
20 to 29 238 -146.36% 275 -55.53% 27 128
30 to 39 172 -30.04% 202 +34.89% 116 272
40 to 49 171 -0.25% 226 -57.6% 149 88
50 to 59 137 -14.99% 277 -54.37% 86 134
60 to 69 218 -19.27% 104 +164.66% 153 254
70+ 86 +59.52% 120 +80.62% 145 211

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 41256 zip code is $57,375.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 41256.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $110,104.00
  • 45 to 64
    $0.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,015.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 41256 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 41256, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 41256 is currently $102,919.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

11.32% of households in 41256 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 41256 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.32%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    34.20%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.49%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    20.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.59%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.32%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 41256 is $37,156.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 41256 by the total population of 41256.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 41256 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 41256 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.22%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.24%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.92%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.63%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.99%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 41256 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 41256 zip over the age of 16 is 1,811.

Of those people, a total of 41.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 41256 is 36.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 41256 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 48 77.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 60 66.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 95 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 308 94.50% 35.40%
35 to 44 years 254 63.40% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 207 43.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 76 38.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 144 8.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 360 0.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 259 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 41256. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,772 41.40% 14.00%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 39 53.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 0 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,772 41.40% 14.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 41256 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 41256 is 652, with median earnings of $42,847.00.

Women in 41256 are earning approximately 83.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 652 $42,847.00
Male 316 $44,327.00
Female 336 $37,000.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 41256 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 29 $83,281.00
Business and Financial 23 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00
Legal 33 $0.00
Educational and Library 112 $37,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 122 $138,942.00
Healthcare Support 27 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 24 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 21 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 11 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 99 $41,691.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 26 $0.00
Production 17 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 41256 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 41256.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 17 $0.00 12 $0.00
Business and Financial 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Legal 12 $0.00 21 $0.00
Educational and Library 17 $0.00 95 $36,696.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 49 $250,001.00 73 $138,245.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 31 $41,691.00 68 $37,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 848 households in 41256, with an average household size of 2.73 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 654 families living in the 41256 zip code with an average family size of 3 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 41256:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 558 18 78 194
Average Household Size 3.17 4.33 3.38 1.07
Total Families 558 18 78 0
Average Household Size 2.99 3.5 2.96 0

Poverty

Of the 654 families living in 41256, 3.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 41256:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 948 housing units in 41256.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 848 89.45%
Vacant 100 10.55%

10.55% of the total 948 housing units in 41256 are rental units. This is approximately 100 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 682 are occupied by the owner - or 71.94% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 41256 is $748.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 41256 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    66
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    100
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 41256 is $156,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 41256 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    93
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    111
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    124
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    72
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    117
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    23
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    126
  • $1,000,000 or more
    16

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 41256. The chart below shows the number of properties in 41256 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    22
  • 1940 to 1949
    27
  • 1950 to 1959
    18
  • 1960 to 1969
    25
  • 1970 to 1979
    263
  • 1980 to 1989
    227
  • 1990 to 1999
    110
  • 2000 to 2009
    159
  • 2010 to 2013
    97
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 41256 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    57
  • 1 vehicle available
    213
  • 2 vehicles available
    445
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    133

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 41256 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 41256 that commute to work in a particular way.

46.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 41256.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    68
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    127
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    66
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    66
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    35
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    83
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    18
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    65
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    6
  • 90 or more minutes
    100

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 41256 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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