ZIP Code 41174 in South Portsmouth, KY

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:South Portsmouth, Kentucky
City Alias:Firebrick, S Portsmouth
Counties:Greenup County[Primary]
Lewis County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:11:33:51 PM
Population:1,039 [See All]
Area Code:606
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.7080, -83.0071
Land Area:12.411 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 41174 has 1,039 residents and 464 households (average 2.24 persons per household). The median age is 45.7 years, older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.2% male and 46.8% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.1%, much higher than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, 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:1,039Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:913Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:990Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:83.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$72,917Source: Census ACS
Households:464Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$179,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.24Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.82Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,4371,2561,1661,1069501,0031,1041,0321,090982913843913
Decennial Census1,122------------------1,039------
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: 45.7

Male Median Age: 45.6

Female Median Age: 46

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male14333535323225333150235035551831318
Female24392621202132302532205049242327815
Total3872615652535763568243100847941581133
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:97897.12%
Black:50.50%
Hispanic:*111.09%
Asian:10.10%
American Indian:10.10%
Hawaiian:10.10%
Other:100.99%
Total:1,007100%
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:55353.22%45.6 years
Females:48646.78%46.0 years
Total:1,039100%45.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:913100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:913100%
Total Native Population:913100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
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 $72,917, which is markedly greater than the state median ($62,417), is up $41,548 (132.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,113. Family households earn a median of $96,719 versus $55,461 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,258). By gender, male median income is $66,607 and female is $59,267, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($45,769), with a current gap of $7,340 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.0%, which is higher than the state rate (59.6%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is on par with the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (40.3%).

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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$31,369$23,036$24,063$26,600$21,964$30,469$33,049$46,319$50,804$62,065$67,167$67,344$72,917
Median Family Income$41,094$35,391$32,683$29,940$29,148$33,229$34,024$48,790$60,750$63,571$93,523$81,838$96,719
Median NonFamily Income$10,848$11,750$12,308$16,250$15,500$18,882$18,654$19,083$0$27,273$15,938$16,923$55,461
Median Male Income$55,093$41,050$70,054$59,722$43,646$36,250$0$27,778$32,813$52,622$57,326$62,355$66,607
Median Female Income$21,793$20,685$20,435$14,904$14,899$23,348$27,841$24,839$30,000$40,568$51,343$56,741$59,267
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:47959.88%
Unemployed:253.13%
Not In Labor Force:29637.00%
Total:800100%
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:19340.29%
Service:8818.37%
Sales and Office:11123.17%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:7215.03%
Production, transportation, and material moving:153.13%
Total Civilian Employed Population:479100%
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 $179,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $119,900 (201.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $93,000. The median gross rent is $616, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is down $96 (13.48%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $142. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.57% (43.73% with a mortgage, 56.27% free-and-clear) and renters 19.43% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.08%, which is markedly above 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$59,600$57,200$46,700$85,500$85,000$82,700$85,500$89,300$86,500$97,500$108,500$127,900$179,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2837.33%
$500 to $999:4762.67%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:75100%
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$712$508$533$625$508$447$486$388$474$518$0$0$616
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):13635.23%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):17545.34%
Renter Occupied:7519.43%
Total Occupied Housing Units:386100%

Occupied Housing Units:38679.92%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):9720.08%
Total Housing Units:483100%
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:37978.47%
Multi-Family Units:306.21%
Other Units:7415.32%
Total Housing Units:483100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 5.70% 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 96.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (88.50%). The uninsured rate is 8.40%, which is on par with the state rate (5.90%). The share of people in poverty is 14.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 7.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (65.57%). College enrollment is 7.38%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:233.27%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):47968.04%
Some college, no degree:699.80%
Associate's degree:9313.21%
Bachelor's degree:405.68%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:704100%
High school or higher:68196.73%
Bachelor's degree or higher:405.68%
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:62160.70%
Public Insurance:32531.77%
No Insurance:777.53%
Total:1,023100%
Has Health Insurance:94692.47%
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 Poverty22.1%33.2%36.9%32.5%35.0%28.3%25.5%16.4%22.5%20.8%20.7%12.0%14.2%
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:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3327.05%
High school (grades 9-12):8065.57%
College or graduate school:97.38%
Total:122100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):11392.62%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 41174 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 59 people with an annual payroll of $1,919,000. USPS data shows 442 residential mailboxes and 5 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:442Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:5Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:484Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:380Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:8Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$460,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,919,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:59Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 41174 is located in Greenup County, Kentucky, within the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26580) and Kentucky's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 372,801 people, about 0.28% of whom live in ZIP Code 41174. It covers 12.411 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 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:12.411 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.004 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4382.19 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


41175 | | 41173

Schools in ZIP Code 41174


We could not locate which school district 41174 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Mckell Middle School 129 Bulldog Lane
South Shore, KY 41175
District: Greenup County School DistrictNearby
Mckell Elementary School 28978 US 23 Hwy
South Shore, KY 41175
District: Greenup County School DistrictNearby
Greysbranch Elementary School 1487 Ohio River Road
Greenup, KY 41144
District: Greenup County School DistrictNearby
Greenup County Area Technology Center 146 Musketeer Drive
Greenup, KY 41144
District: UnknownNearby
Greenup County High School 196 Musketeer Drive
Greenup, KY 41144
District: Greenup County School DistrictNearby
Harvest Christian Academy 73 School House Rd
South Portsmouth, KY 41174
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 41174


Shawnee State University 940 Second Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662
Type: Post Secondary
Paramount Beauty Academy 1745 11th St
Portsmouth, OH 45662-4527
Type: Post Secondary
Scioto County Career Technical Center 951 Vern Riffe Drive
Lucasville, OH 45648-0766
Type: Post Secondary
Ohio University-Southern Campus 1804 Liberty Ave
Ironton, OH 45638
Type: Post Secondary
Pike County Joint Vocational School District 175 Beaver Creek Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
Type: Post Secondary
Ashland Community And Technical College 1400 College Drive
Ashland, KY 41101-3683
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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