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Breathitt County

Population: 13,718 · 7 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
13,718
People
Median age
42.8
Housing
Total households
5,464
Income
Median household income
$34,808
Housing
Total housing units
6,575
Employment
Employment rate
38.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
15.3%
Healthcare
Insured population
96.8%
County details
Local time 06:37:36(ET)
NameBreathitt
Total ZIP codes7total
ZIP codes (by type)
7 Standard
Area code606
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates37.5178069, -83.3171582
Land area492.4 sq miles(1,275.4 km²)

Map of Breathitt county, Kentucky with ZIP codes

Map of Breathitt County, Kentucky and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Breathitt County

Compare the largest cities in Breathitt County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Jackson2,237$32,6831ZIPs
Lost Creek1,3521ZIPs
Clayhole4371ZIPs
Vancleve4301ZIPs
Whick1521ZIPs
Rousseau731ZIPs
Bays171ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Breathitt County

Review the most populated postal areas across Breathitt County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
41339Jackson$34,76410,368
41348Lost Creek$34,7321,352
41317Clayhole$18,906437
41385Vancleve430
41390Whick152
41366Rousseau73
41310Bays17

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS