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Prestonsburg, KY
City in Floyd County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41653.
Population
3,765
Land area
14.7sq mi
People per sq mi
256
ZIP codes
1
Prestonsburg and its ZIP codes
Prestonsburg at a glance
- Prestonsburg is about 2.2 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 107th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $25,746, 60% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,300 (22% below Kentucky) and median rent is $592 a month.
Local data for Prestonsburg, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools5
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks4
- Post Offices1
- Parks4
- Grocery Stores6
- Restaurants36
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Prestonsburg, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$25,746
Poverty rate
45.3%
Median home value
$161,300
Median rent
$592/mo
Homeownership
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (469), German Americans (323), Scottish Americans (75).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Floyd County. PPP loans are for Prestonsburg.
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
$39.92M
351 loans, 3,942 jobs reported
How people get to work
Prestonsburg, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.6%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Prestonsburg, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
ZIP codes in Prestonsburg
1 in or overlapping Prestonsburg. Population shown
Cities near Prestonsburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DwaleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.6 |
| AllenCity | 5.9 mi | 0.2 |
| AuxierCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.9 |
| MartinCity | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Van LearCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 4.1 |
| West Van LearCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| MaytownCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| PaintsvilleCity | 10 mi | 6.6 |
| Betsy LayneCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| WaylandCity | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| McDowellCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| SalyersvilleCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| Coal Run VillageCity | 16 mi | 8.8 |
| PikevilleCity | 21 mi | 20.8 |
| InezCity | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| Pippa PassesCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prestonsburg, KY in?
- Prestonsburg is in Floyd County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Prestonsburg, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Prestonsburg include 41653.
- What is the population of Prestonsburg, KY?
- About 3,765 people live in Prestonsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prestonsburg?
- Nearby places include Dwale (5.4 mi), Allen (5.9 mi), Auxier (5.9 mi), Martin (7.4 mi), Van Lear (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023