ZIP Code 41226 in Keaton, KY

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Keaton, Kentucky
County:Johnson County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:29:21 PM
Population:245 [See All]
Area Code:606
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.9806, -82.9567
Land Area:6.19 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 41226 has 245 residents and 83 households (average 2.95 persons per household). The median age is 32.5 years, younger than the state (39.4) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.9% male and 53.1% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (99.2%, much higher than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:245Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:398Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:274Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:39.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$26,250Source: Census ACS
Households:83Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.95Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.58Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--3084112251281307274324191136250322369398
Decennial Census168------------------245--------
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: 32.5

Male Median Age: 29.9

Female Median Age: 36

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male12129124962251701311280
Female181715237241521571121504
Total302924147168617732721512784
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:24399.18%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*20.82%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:245100%
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:11546.94%29.9 years
Females:13053.06%36.0 years
Total:245100%32.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:398100.00%
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:398100%
Total Native Population:398100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
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.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $26,250, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $20,313 (43.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,250. Family households earn a median of $26,052 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,052). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 45.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (34.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$46,563$76,125$81,500$35,125$0$31,250$24,063$18,472$0$14,200$0$0$0$26,250
Median Family Income$75,625$76,125$81,500$35,125$0$31,250$24,063$18,472$0$14,200$0$0$0$26,052
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:12645.32%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:15254.68%
Total:278100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:2620.63%
Service:2822.22%
Sales and Office:1612.70%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4334.13%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1310.32%
Total Civilian Employed Population:126100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $53,100 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 43.70% (61.02% with a mortgage, 38.98% free-and-clear) and renters 56.30% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$53,100$139,800$140,000$59,200$79,100$91,500$75,300$63,900$64,200$63,200$0$126,900$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:1317.11%
$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:6382.89%
Total:76100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3626.67%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2317.04%
Renter Occupied:7656.30%
Total Occupied Housing Units:135100%

Occupied Housing Units:135100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:135100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:3223.70%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:10376.30%
Total Housing Units:135100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 6.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 69.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 81.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 20.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 13.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 46.50 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 (50.00%). College enrollment is 11.22%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3513.36%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4517.18%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):11845.04%
Some college, no degree:207.63%
Associate's degree:2710.31%
Bachelor's degree:176.49%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:262100%
High school or higher:18269.47%
Bachelor's degree or higher:176.49%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:15632.57%
Public Insurance:32367.43%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:479100%
Has Health Insurance:479100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%38.8%35.9%32.7%34.9%56.0%60.3%65.4%45.9%37.0%13.8%20.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:1212.24%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4950.00%
High school (grades 9-12):2626.53%
College or graduate school:1111.22%
Total:98100%
Early Childhood:1212.24%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):7576.53%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 41226 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 21 people with an annual payroll of $839,000. USPS data shows 93 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:93Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:253Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:84Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$196,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$839,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:21Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 41226 is located in Johnson 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 41226. It covers 6.19 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.011 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:6.19 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.011 sq miSource: 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


41230 | | 41224

Schools in ZIP Code 41226


We could not locate which school district 41226 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.

Flat Gap Elementary School 1450 Ky Rt 689
Flatgap, KY 41219
District: Johnson County School DistrictNearby
Blaine Elementary School 600 Highway 2562
Blaine, KY 41124
District: Lawrence County School DistrictNearby
East Valley Elementary School 7585 Hwy 172
West Liberty, KY 41472
District: Morgan County School DistrictNearby
Elliott County Intermediate School 349 South Ky 7
Sandy Hook, KY 41171
District: Elliott County School DistrictNearby
Elliott County Middle School 351 South Ky 7
Sandy Hook, KY 41171
District: Elliott County School DistrictNearby
Our Lady Of The Mountains School 405 3rd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Piarist School 7279 State Route 321
Hager Hill, KY 41222
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Millard School 332 River Bend Rd
Louisa, KY 41230
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 41226


South Eastern Beauty Academy 318 Second Street
Paintsville, KY 41240-1034
Type: Post Secondary
Big Sandy Community And Technical College 1 Bert Combs Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Type: Post Secondary
Kentucky Christian University 100 Academic Pkwy
Grayson, KY 41143-1199
Type: Post Secondary
Morehead State University University Blvd
Morehead, KY 40351
Type: Post Secondary
Tri-State Bible College 506 Margaret St
South Point, OH 45680
Type: Post Secondary
Kentucky Mountain Bible College 855 Highway 541
Jackson, KY 41339
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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    • 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]
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