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Floyd County, KY
10 cities and towns and 31 ZIP codes in Floyd County, Kentucky.
Population
35,224
Land area
393sq mi
People per sq mi
90
ZIP codes
31
Cities and towns in Floyd County
Floyd County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $41,279 a year, 35% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,700 (52% below Kentucky) and median rent is $672 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Prestonsburg (3,765), Wheelwright (964) and McDowell (718).
Local data for Floyd County, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools17
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks10
- Post Offices26
- Parks14
- Grocery Stores18
- Restaurants82
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers13
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment11
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places11
Housing and community stats
Floyd County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,279
Poverty rate
28.0%
Median home value
$98,700
Prices -1.1% in a year
Median rent
$672/mo
Homeownership
72.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,621), German Americans (2,145), Scottish Americans (691).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 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
$57.3M
687 loans, 5,981 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$58.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Floyd County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Floyd County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
718
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
577
3.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Floyd County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Floyd County, KY?
- Prestonsburg is the largest city or town in Floyd County, with about 3,765 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Floyd County?
- Floyd County includes 31 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 41216, 41601, 41602, 41603, 41604.
- What is the population of Floyd County, KY?
- About 35,224 people live in Floyd County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Floyd County?
- Floyd County borders Pike County, Johnson County, Knott County, Magoffin County, Martin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023