Freeburn
Census-designated place in Pike County, Kentucky

Freeburn is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pike County, Kentucky, with 296 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 725 ft (221 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Phelps, 3.7 miles S.
- 296residents (2020 Census)
- 725 ftelevation · 221 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 245 / sq mipopulation density
- 41528ZIP code
About Freeburn
Freeburn is a census-designated place, unincorporated community and coal town in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Freeburn had a population of 296.
A post office called Liss was established in the community in 1911. In 1932, it was renamed Freeburn supposedly for a freeburning coal seam fire.
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Freeburn had 296 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 296 |
|---|---|
| Density | 245 per sq mi (95 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Freeburn at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Pike County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 296 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.21 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5620° N, 82.1514° W |
| ZIP code | 41528 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2129134 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Freeburn
- Phelps3.7 mi S
- McCarr4.0 mi N
- Matewan, WV4.2 mi N
- Red Jacket, WV6.1 mi N
- Belfry7.5 mi NW
- Delbarton, WV10.1 mi N
- Williamson, WV10.1 mi NW
- South Williamson10.2 mi NW
- Chattaroy, WV12.0 mi NW
- Sarah Ann, WV13.5 mi NE
- Gilbert Creek, WV14.3 mi E
- Big Rock, VA14.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Freeburn
What county is Freeburn in?
Freeburn is in Pike County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Freeburn, KY?
296 people lived in Freeburn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Freeburn, KY?
The ZIP code of Freeburn is 41528.
What is the elevation of Freeburn?
725 feet (221 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Freeburn?
Phelps (3.7 mi), McCarr (4.0 mi), Matewan (4.2 mi), Red Jacket (6.1 mi), Belfry (7.5 mi).
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