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Auxier, KY
Census-designated place in Floyd County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41602.
Population
651
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
700
ZIP codes
1
Auxier and its ZIP codes
Auxier at a glance
- Auxier is about 6.1 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $116,991, 84% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,600 (46% below Kentucky).
Local data for Auxier, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Auxier, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$116,991
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$110,600
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
47.2
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (223), German Americans (32), Polish Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Floyd County. PPP loans are for Auxier.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,128
11,099 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,956
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$304M
FY 2026, $8,465 per person
PPP loans
$47.4K
3 loans, 4 jobs reported
How people get to work
Auxier, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.5%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Auxier, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
718
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
577
3.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
46.2 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Auxier
1 in or overlapping Auxier. Population shown
Cities near Auxier
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Van LearCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 4.1 |
| West Van LearCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.1 |
| PaintsvilleCity | 5.3 mi | 6.6 |
| PrestonsburgCity | 5.9 mi | 14.7 |
| DwaleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| AllenCity | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| MartinCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| MaytownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Betsy LayneCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| InezCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| SalyersvilleCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| Coal Run VillageCity | 18 mi | 8.8 |
| McDowellCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| WaylandCity | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| WarfieldCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| BlaineCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Auxier, KY in?
- Auxier is in Floyd County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Auxier, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Auxier include 41602.
- What is the population of Auxier, KY?
- About 651 people live in Auxier, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Auxier?
- Nearby places include Van Lear (2.7 mi), West Van Lear (3.5 mi), Paintsville (5.3 mi), Prestonsburg (5.9 mi), Dwale (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023