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Dwale, KY
Census-designated place in Floyd County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41621.
Population
170
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
279
ZIP codes
1
Dwale and its ZIP codes
Dwale at a glance
- Dwale is about 2.4 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for Dwale, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Floyd County. PPP loans are for Dwale.
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
$10.1K
2 loans, 2 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Dwale, 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
ZIP codes in Dwale
1 in or overlapping Dwale. Population shown
Cities near Dwale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AllenCity | 1 mi | 0.2 |
| MartinCity | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| PrestonsburgCity | 5.4 mi | 14.7 |
| Betsy LayneCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.8 |
| MaytownCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.6 |
| AuxierCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Van LearCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.1 |
| Coal Run VillageCity | 11 mi | 8.8 |
| West Van LearCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| McDowellCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| WaylandCity | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| PaintsvilleCity | 13 mi | 6.6 |
| PikevilleCity | 15 mi | 20.8 |
| InezCity | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| WheelwrightCity | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| SalyersvilleCity | 21 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dwale, KY in?
- Dwale is in Floyd County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Dwale, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dwale include 41621.
- What is the population of Dwale, KY?
- About 170 people live in Dwale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dwale?
- Nearby places include Allen (1 mi), Martin (4.7 mi), Prestonsburg (5.4 mi), Betsy Layne (7.5 mi), Maytown (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023