Paintsville
City in Johnson County, Kentucky
Paintsville is a city in Johnson County, Kentucky, with 4,312 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 614 ft (187 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Van Lear, 2.8 miles S.
- 4,312residents (2020 Census)
- 614 ftelevation · 187 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.2 km²
- 651 / sq mipopulation density
- 41240ZIP code
About Paintsville
Paintsville (locally ) is a home rule-class city in Johnson County, Kentucky, United States. Located along Paint Creek, it is the county seat of Johnson County. The population was 4,312 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Paintsville
- Median household income
- $28,257
- Median home value
- $116,100
- Median rent
- $637/mo
- Median age
- 44.8
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Paintsville had 4,312 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,312 |
|---|---|
| Density | 651 per sq mi (251 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paintsville at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,312 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.63 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8203° N, 82.8060° W |
| ZIP code | 41240 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2158962 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paintsville
- West Van Lear2.8 mi S
- Van Lear4.4 mi SE
- Auxier6.3 mi S
- Prestonsburg9.9 mi S
- Dwale14.0 mi S
- Blaine14.3 mi N
- Inez14.9 mi E
- Allen15.0 mi S
- Salyersville15.1 mi W
- Martin17.7 mi S
- Maytown19.8 mi S
- Crum, WV20.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Paintsville
What county is Paintsville in?
Paintsville is in Johnson County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Paintsville, KY?
4,312 people lived in Paintsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paintsville, KY?
The ZIP code of Paintsville is 41240.
What is the elevation of Paintsville?
614 feet (187 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paintsville?
West Van Lear (2.8 mi), Van Lear (4.4 mi), Auxier (6.3 mi), Prestonsburg (9.9 mi), Dwale (14.0 mi).
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