ZIP Code 41143 in Grayson, KY

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Grayson, Kentucky
City Alias:Fultz, Johns Run
Names to Avoid:
Jeriel
Counties:Carter County[Primary]
Boyd County
Greenup County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:11:33:20 PM
Population:14,153 [See All]
Area Code:606
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.3264, -82.9963
Land Area:193.535 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 41143 has 14,153 residents and 5,529 households (average 2.44 persons per household). The median age is 41.1 years, slightly older than the state (39.4) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.8%, much higher than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (1.3%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:14,153Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:13,754Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:13,798Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:73.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$48,485Source: Census ACS
Households:5,529Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$141,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.44Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.91Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--14,41314,40314,27214,98714,90214,61414,09314,23414,09113,85113,77413,61413,754
Decennial Census14,535------------------14,153------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 41.1

Male Median Age: 39.7

Female Median Age: 42.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male44645743747647141939441946242748045045840336919213891
Female388429421434432381395453419429514502468443413300194149
Total834886858910903800789872881856994952926846782492332240
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:13,41696.25%
Black:1911.37%
Hispanic:*1701.22%
Asian:570.41%
American Indian:390.28%
Hawaiian:10.01%
Other:650.47%
Total:13,939100%
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:6,98949.38%39.7 years
Females:7,16450.62%42.9 years
Total:14,153100%41.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:13,37597.24%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1521.11%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:680.49%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1591.65%
Total Population:13,754100%
Total Native Population:13,52798.35%
Total Foreign-born Population:2271.65%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $48,485, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $11,111 (29.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,876. Family households earn a median of $66,361 versus $26,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $40,111). By gender, male median income is $47,895 and female is $37,212, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,683 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 45.3%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is narrowly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$37,374$36,123$38,956$38,351$39,115$38,267$37,672$34,565$36,609$39,612$43,084$45,339$48,485
Median Family Income$48,542$48,631$47,533$49,195$47,785$45,786$48,792$51,875$54,448$65,346$65,699$65,542$66,361
Median NonFamily Income$14,119$14,885$16,936$18,811$20,869$18,632$18,962$15,370$16,317$15,982$20,188$22,052$26,250
Median Male Income$48,620$48,008$41,432$42,500$41,215$42,450$43,269$42,367$42,292$47,236$45,820$46,005$47,895
Median Female Income$29,091$26,995$26,170$26,900$28,811$30,045$30,493$31,878$32,188$32,909$34,786$40,881$37,212
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:4,74843.33%
Unemployed:2181.99%
Not In Labor Force:5,99154.68%
Total:10,957100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,52232.06%
Service:98820.81%
Sales and Office:89518.85%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:55811.75%
Production, transportation, and material moving:78516.53%
Total Civilian Employed Population:4,748100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $141,200, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $61,100 (76.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,900. The median gross rent is $688, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $143 (26.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $120. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.31% (39.28% with a mortgage, 60.72% free-and-clear) and renters 24.69% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.69%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$80,100$84,200$84,000$84,400$86,900$89,800$93,200$105,200$114,300$123,900$124,300$137,500$141,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:14911.50%
$500 to $999:70654.48%
$1,000 to $1,499:1017.79%
$1,500 to $1,999:352.70%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:191.47%
No Rent:28622.07%
Total:1,296100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$545$538$540$565$562$560$565$564$568$586$593$648$688
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,55329.58%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,40145.73%
Renter Occupied:1,29624.69%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,250100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,25086.31%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):83313.69%
Total Housing Units:6,083100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4,24569.78%
Multi-Family Units:3896.39%
Other Units:1,44923.82%
Total Housing Units:6,083100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 17.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 83.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.70%, which is on par with the state rate (5.90%). Public coverage is 48.60%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 17.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 7.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.78%). College enrollment is 24.17%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:6777.22%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:8469.02%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,79640.47%
Some college, no degree:1,58116.86%
Associate's degree:8879.46%
Bachelor's degree:8328.87%
Graduate or professional degree:7618.11%
Total:9,380100%
High school or higher:7,85783.76%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,59316.98%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:7,70949.10%
Public Insurance:6,54541.69%
No Insurance:1,4479.22%
Total:15,701100%
Has Health Insurance:14,25490.78%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty10.4%15.0%13.9%12.9%11.9%13.9%12.7%15.8%16.4%16.2%19.9%19.8%17.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:642.28%
Kindergarten:1284.56%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,25644.78%
High school (grades 9-12):67924.21%
College or graduate school:67824.17%
Total:2,805100%
Early Childhood:1926.84%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,06373.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 41143 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 269 business establishments, employing about 3,965 people with an annual payroll of $140,262,000. USPS data shows 5,655 residential mailboxes and 376 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,655Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:376Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:6,682Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,989Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:92Source: USPS
# of Businesses:269Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$35,654,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$140,262,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3,965Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 41143 is located in Carter County, Kentucky, within the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26580) and Kentucky's 4th and 5th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 372,801 people, about 3.80% of whom live in ZIP Code 41143. It covers 193.535 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.798 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OHSource: Census
CBSA Number:26580Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:372,801Source: Census
MSA:Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH MSASource: Census
Land Area:193.535 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.798 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04,05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4382.19, 11235.15 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2132572Source: Census
Place Name:Grayson city; KentuckySource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


41144 | | 41142

Schools in ZIP Code 41143


ZIP Code 41143 is in the Carter County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

East Carter County High School 405 Hitchins Rd
Grayson, KY 41143
District: Carter County School District
Prichard Elementary School 401 E Main St
Grayson, KY 41143
District: Carter County School District
East Carter Middle School 1 Spirit Lane
Grayson, KY 41143
District: Carter County School District
Heritage Elementary School 4863 S State Hwy 1
Grayson, KY 41143
District: Carter County School District
Carter City Elementary School 13321 State Hwy 2
Grayson, KY 41143
District: Carter County School District
Carter Christian Academy 3547 Hwy 773
Hitchins, KY 41146
District: Private SchoolNearby
Rose Hill Christian School 1001 Winslow Rd
Ashland, KY 41102
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Family School 932 Winchester Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 41143


Kentucky Christian University 100 Academic Pkwy
Grayson, KY 41143-1199
Type: Post Secondary
Ashland Community And Technical College 1400 College Drive
Ashland, KY 41101-3683
Type: Post Secondary
Tri-State Barber College 2132 Winchester Avenue
Ashland, KY 41101-7746
Type: Post Secondary
Ohio University-Southern Campus 1804 Liberty Ave
Ironton, OH 45638
Type: Post Secondary
Elite Welding Academy South Point 1910 County Road One
South Point, OH 45680-8849
Type: Post Secondary
Tri-State Bible College 506 Margaret St
South Point, OH 45680
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 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]
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