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West Van Lear, KY
Census-designated place in Johnson County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41268.
Population
1,155
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,062
ZIP codes
1
West Van Lear and its ZIP codes
West Van Lear at a glance
- West Van Lear is about 9.2 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,815, 5% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,300 (34% below Kentucky).
Local data for West Van Lear, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Van Lear, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,815
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$135,300
Homeownership
92.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
29.7
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (165), Irish Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for West Van Lear.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 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
How people get to work
West Van Lear, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West 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
ZIP codes in West Van Lear
1 in or overlapping West Van Lear. Population shown
Cities near West Van Lear
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Van LearCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 4.1 |
| PaintsvilleCity | 1.8 mi | 6.6 |
| AuxierCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.9 |
| PrestonsburgCity | 8.6 mi | 14.7 |
| DwaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| AllenCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| InezCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| MartinCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| SalyersvilleCity | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| BlaineCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| MaytownCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Betsy LayneCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| WarfieldCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Crum, WVCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Coal Run VillageCity | 21 mi | 8.8 |
| Kermit, WVTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Van Lear, KY in?
- West Van Lear is in Johnson County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in West Van Lear, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping West Van Lear include 41268.
- What is the population of West Van Lear, KY?
- About 1,155 people live in West Van Lear, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Van Lear?
- Nearby places include Van Lear (1.7 mi), Paintsville (1.8 mi), Auxier (3.5 mi), Prestonsburg (8.6 mi), Dwale (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023