ZIP Code 40981 in Saul, KY

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Saul, Kentucky
County:Perry County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:27:25 PM
Population:12 [See All]
Area Code:606
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:37.2727, -83.4956
Land Area:0.91 sq mi
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40981 - Saul, KY

ZIP Code 40981, Saul

Retirement Unique ZIP
LocationPerry County, KY
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population12
Households3
PO Boxes39 Regional Hub (1300%)
Median Age62.4 years (Senior)
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 40972
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 39 PO Boxes for just 3 local households, serving a much wider regional area
  • With a median age of 62, Saul has one of Kentucky's older populations
  • The PO Box adoption rate of 13.0 indicates the post office serves customers from surrounding communities without carrier delivery
  • Zero street delivery routes exist within the ZIP code boundaries
  • The entire ZIP covers less than one square mile of land area
  • All 12 residents rely on PO Box service as their only delivery option

Regional Postal Service

This arrangement results in a PO Box adoption rate of 13.0, meaning the post office serves far more boxes than local households. People from surrounding areas without carrier delivery use Saul's post office for their mail. The ZIP encompasses less than a square mile with no street delivery routes.

Street Name Patterns

No street delivery exists in this PO Box-only ZIP code.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 40981 has 12 residents and 3 households (average 4.00 persons per household). The median age is 62.4 years, significantly older than the state (39.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 16.7% male and 83.3% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (100.0%, much higher than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.7%, which is much higher than the state average (4.6%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:12Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:13.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:3Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:4.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.20Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--00000000000000
Decennial Census0------------------12--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 62.4

Male Median Age: 49.5

Female Median Age: 62.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male000000100000010000
Female002000000000710000
Total002000100000720000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1285.71%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*214.29%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:14100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:216.67%49.5 years
Females:1083.33%62.4 years
Total:12100%62.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 40981 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:39Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 40981 is located in Perry County, Kentucky, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Kentucky's 5th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 40981. It covers 0.91 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:0.91 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:11235.15 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


40982 | | 40979

Schools in ZIP Code 40981


We could not locate which school district 40981 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Buckhorn School 18392 Ky Hwy 28
Buckhorn, KY 41721
District: Perry County School DistrictNearby
Oneida Elementary School 435 Newfound Rd
Oneida, KY 40972
District: Clay County School DistrictNearby
Big Creek Elementary 523 N Hwy 66
Oneida, KY 40972
District: Clay County School DistrictNearby
Mountain View Elementary 170 Bear Trail
Hyden, KY 41749
District: Leslie County School DistrictNearby
Leslie County Area Technology Center 175 Eagle Lane
Hyden, KY 41749
District: UnknownNearby
Appalachian Christian Academy 65 Glendale Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
District: Private SchoolNearby
Riverside Christian Training School 115 Red Skin Run
Lost Creek, KY 41348
District: Private SchoolNearby
Red Bird Christian Scho 15420 Hwy 66
Beverly, KY 40913
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 40981


Galen College Of Nursing-Arh 100 Airport Gardens Drive, Suite 200
Hazard, KY 41701-9519
Type: Post Secondary
Edge Academy Of Beauty 356 Manchester Square Shopping Center, Suite 19
Manchester, KY 40962-8700
Type: Post Secondary
Hazard Community And Technical College One Community College Drive
Hazard, KY 41701-2402
Type: Post Secondary
Kentucky Mountain Bible College 855 Highway 541
Jackson, KY 41339
Type: Post Secondary
Alice Lloyd College 100 Purpose Rd
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
Type: Post Secondary
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College 700 College Rd
Cumberland, KY 40823
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov