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Van Lear, KY
Census-designated place in Johnson County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41265.
Population
443
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
109
ZIP codes
1
Van Lear and its ZIP codes
Local data for Van Lear, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Van Lear.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,814
5,322 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,314
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $7,074 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Van Lear, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
444
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
211
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
46.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Van Lear
1 in or overlapping Van Lear. Population shown
Cities near Van Lear
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West Van LearCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.1 |
| AuxierCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.9 |
| PaintsvilleCity | 3.1 mi | 6.6 |
| PrestonsburgCity | 8.5 mi | 14.7 |
| DwaleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| AllenCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| InezCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| MartinCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| MaytownCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Betsy LayneCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| SalyersvilleCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| BlaineCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| WarfieldCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Crum, WVCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| Coal Run VillageCity | 19 mi | 8.8 |
| Kermit, WVTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Van Lear, KY in?
- Van Lear is in Johnson County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Van Lear, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Van Lear include 41265.
- What is the population of Van Lear, KY?
- About 443 people live in Van Lear, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Van Lear?
- Nearby places include West Van Lear (1.7 mi), Auxier (2.7 mi), Paintsville (3.1 mi), Prestonsburg (8.5 mi), Dwale (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023