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Pikeville, KY
City in Pike County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41501.
Population
7,490
Land area
20.8sq mi
People per sq mi
361
ZIP codes
1
Pikeville and its ZIP codes
Pikeville at a glance
- Pikeville is about 3.1 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 62nd among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $39,955, 37% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,800 (28% above Kentucky) and median rent is $862 a month.
Local data for Pikeville, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools2
- Colleges3
- Libraries2
- Banks9
- Post Offices2
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants59
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Historic Places12
Housing and community stats
Pikeville, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,955
Poverty rate
27.1%
Median home value
$263,800
Median rent
$862/mo
Homeownership
40.8%
Bachelor's or higher
40.4%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
13.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,018), Irish Americans (762), Scottish Americans (135).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for Pikeville.
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
PPP loans
$47.71M
606 loans, 5,404 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pikeville, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.1%
- Carpooled17.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked8.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 13.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pikeville, 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
82° / 23°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
ZIP codes in Pikeville
1 in or overlapping Pikeville. Population shown
Cities near Pikeville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Run VillageCity | 4.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Betsy LayneCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.8 |
| VirgieCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| McDowellCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| Elkhorn CityCity | 14 mi | 7.8 |
| MartinCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| AllenCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| WheelwrightCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| DwaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| WaylandCity | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| MaytownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| BelfryCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| South WilliamsonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2 |
| Breaks, VACensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Williamson, WVCity | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| PhelpsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pikeville, KY in?
- Pikeville is in Pike County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Pikeville, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pikeville include 41501.
- What is the population of Pikeville, KY?
- About 7,490 people live in Pikeville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pikeville?
- Nearby places include Coal Run Village (4.8 mi), Betsy Layne (7.7 mi), Virgie (11 mi), McDowell (12 mi), Elkhorn City (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023