City

Paintsville, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Kentucky

👥6,495Population
💰$41,000Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$159,500Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.9%Other: 1.1%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.2%
Asian1.9%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty23.8% ▲ 138% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma61 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,718 (43.5%)
Some College783 (19.8%)
Associates386 (9.8%)
Bachelors321 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree676 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 43.5%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad43.5%
Some College19.8%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49.4%Renter: 50.6%Tenure
Owner49.4%
Renter50.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$159,500 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$685/mo
Total Housing Units3,225
Vacant Units567

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Paintsville, KY

Paintsville is a city in Kentucky, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,495 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Paintsville is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,000 is below the national average. Approximately 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Paintsville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $685 per month.

The population of Paintsville is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.4%).

Paintsville, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Paintsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41240 6,495 $41,000 $159,500 $685 3.5% 25.3% 49.4%