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Phelps, KY
Census-designated place in Pike County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41553.
Population
301
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
38
ZIP codes
1
Phelps and its ZIP codes
Phelps at a glance
- Phelps is 67% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for Phelps, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for Phelps.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,127
20,166 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,689
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$442M
FY 2026, $7,531 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Phelps, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
962
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
927
3.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Phelps
1 in or overlapping Phelps. Population shown
Cities near Phelps
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FreeburnCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.2 |
| McCarrCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Matewan, WVTown | 8.4 mi | 0.6 |
| BelfryCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Red Jacket, WVCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Big Rock, VACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| South WilliamsonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| Williamson, WVCity | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| Delbarton, WVTown | 14 mi | 2 |
| Chattaroy, WVCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| Breaks, VACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Gilbert Creek, WVCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 11.6 |
| Sarah Ann, WVCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| Grundy, VATown | 17 mi | 5 |
| Elkhorn CityCity | 18 mi | 7.8 |
| Gilbert, WVTown | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Phelps, KY in?
- Phelps is in Pike County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Phelps, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Phelps include 41553.
- What is the population of Phelps, KY?
- About 301 people live in Phelps, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Phelps?
- Nearby places include Freeburn (3.8 mi), McCarr (7.5 mi), Matewan, WV (8.4 mi), Belfry (9.5 mi), Red Jacket, WV (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023