Johnson County, KY Demographics & ZIP Codes
Johnson County, Kentucky demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 17 ZIP codes — population 21,579 — avg. income $46,637 — avg. home value $135,792. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Johnson County demographics
Johnson County, Kentucky covers 17 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 21,579.
Median household income in Johnson County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Johnson County, Kentucky is about $46,637 — about 18% below the KY ZIP average ($57,217), and about 38% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 41268 (West Van Lear) is near the top at about $78,292, while 41271 is near the bottom at about $29,044.
Housing in Johnson County
For housing in Johnson County, Kentucky, the average median home value is about $135,792 and the average median rent is about $524.
The most populous ZIP is 41240 (Paintsville) with about 6,495 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Johnson County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41240 | Paintsville | Johnson County | KY | 6,495 | $41,000 | $159,500 |
| 41222 | Paintsville | Johnson County | KY | 2,655 | $40,446 | $115,200 |
| 41256 | Paintsville | Johnson County | KY | 2,200 | $69,803 | $269,200 |
| 41219 | — | Johnson County | KY | 1,818 | $34,167 | $104,400 |
| 41265 | Van Lear | Johnson County | KY | 1,114 | $34,342 | $160,800 |
| 41268 | West Van Lear | Johnson County | KY | 1,007 | $78,292 | $135,000 |
| 41260 | — | Johnson County | KY | 900 | — | $126,300 |
| 41238 | — | Johnson County | KY | 867 | $45,769 | $58,400 |
| 41257 | — | Johnson County | KY | 740 | $52,667 | $178,300 |
| 41254 | — | Johnson County | KY | 648 | $50,833 | — |
| 41204 | — | Johnson County | KY | 592 | $47,955 | $106,300 |
| 41255 | — | Johnson County | KY | 543 | $46,293 | — |
| 41234 | — | Johnson County | KY | 528 | $29,089 | $174,000 |
| 41274 | — | Johnson County | KY | 497 | — | — |
| 41271 | — | Johnson County | KY | 390 | $29,044 | $61,400 |
| 41226 | — | Johnson County | KY | 369 | — | — |
| 41263 | — | Johnson County | KY | 216 | $53,214 | $116,500 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Johnson County?
Johnson County, Kentucky has a combined ZIP-area population of about 21,579 across 17 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Johnson County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Johnson County, Kentucky is about $46,637, about 18% below the state ZIP average ($57,217), and about 38% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $135,792. Among ZIPs with data, 41268 (West Van Lear) is near the top ($78,292) and 41271 is near the bottom ($29,044).
How many ZIP codes are in Johnson County?
Johnson County, Kentucky includes 17 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Johnson County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Johnson County, Kentucky with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.