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Johnson County

Population: 22,680 · 17 ZIP codes

Demographics

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

People
Total population
22,680
People
Median age
42
Housing
Total households
9,040
Income
Median household income
$44,904
Housing
Total housing units
10,583
Employment
Employment rate
45.3%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
16.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.6%
County details
Local time 06:35:23(ET)
NameJohnson
Total ZIP codes17total
ZIP codes (by type)
17 Standard
Area code606
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates37.8477561, -82.8301215
Land area262 sq miles(678.5 km²)

Map of Johnson county, Kentucky with ZIP codes

Map of Johnson County, Kentucky and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Johnson County

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

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Paintsville4,312$28,2571ZIPs
Hagerhill2,5941ZIPs
Staffordsville2,0841ZIPs
Flatgap2,0811ZIPs
Oil Springs1,1331ZIPs
Sitka1,0251ZIPs
Van Lear893$35,3471ZIPs
Thelma7681ZIPs
West Van Lear768$66,8151ZIPs
Stambaugh6091ZIPs
Wittensville5931ZIPs
River5621ZIPs
Tutor Key5131ZIPs
Meally5101ZIPs
Boons Camp4931ZIPs
Williamsport2771ZIPs
Keaton2451ZIPs

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

ZIP Codes in Johnson County

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

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
41240Paintsville$38,0416,279
41222Hagerhill$40,8592,594
41256Staffordsville$60,5832,084
41219Flatgap$48,3652,081
41265Van Lear$35,8331,665
41238Oil Springs$47,2731,133
41255Sitka$57,6971,025
41260Thelma768
41257Stambaugh$35,469609
41268West Van Lear$67,009599
41274Wittensville593
41254River562
41263Tutor Key$58,125513
41234Meally$70,288510
41204Boons Camp$48,636493
41271Williamsport$29,712277
41226Keaton$26,250245

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