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Flatwoods, KY
City in Greenup County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41139.
Population
7,269
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,042
ZIP codes
1
Flatwoods and its ZIP codes
Flatwoods at a glance
- Flatwoods is about 18 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 65th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $59,972, 6% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,600 (44% below Kentucky) and median rent is $940 a month.
Local data for Flatwoods, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Flatwoods, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,972
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$114,600
Median rent
$940/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (900), German Americans (540), Scottish Americans (177).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greenup County. PPP loans are for Flatwoods.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,156
7,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $7,165 per person
How people get to work
Flatwoods, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.9%
- Carpooled16.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Flatwoods, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
511
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
320
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Flatwoods
1 in or overlapping Flatwoods. Population shown
Cities near Flatwoods
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RacelandCity | 1.3 mi | 2.5 |
| RussellCity | 1.8 mi | 3.8 |
| WorthingtonCity | 2.2 mi | 1.1 |
| BellefonteCity | 2.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Hanging Rock, OHVillage | 2.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Ironton, OHCity | 3.2 mi | 4.5 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 3.7 |
| WurtlandCity | 3.6 mi | 1.8 |
| IronvilleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Coal Grove, OHVillage | 4.8 mi | 1.9 |
| AshlandCity | 5.8 mi | 10.7 |
| GreenupCity | 6.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Franklin Furnace, OHCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.4 |
| CannonsburgCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.7 |
| CatlettsburgCity | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| South Point, OHVillage | 10 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Flatwoods, KY in?
- Flatwoods is in Greenup County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Flatwoods, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Flatwoods include 41139.
- What is the population of Flatwoods, KY?
- About 7,269 people live in Flatwoods, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Flatwoods?
- Nearby places include Raceland (1.3 mi), Russell (1.8 mi), Worthington (2.2 mi), Bellefonte (2.5 mi), Hanging Rock, OH (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023