Phelps
Census-designated place in Pike County, Kentucky

Phelps is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pike County, Kentucky, with 760 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 837 ft (255 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Freeburn, 3.7 miles N.
- 760residents (2020 Census)
- 837 ftelevation · 255 m
- 8.0 sq miland area · 20.7 km²
- 95 / sq mipopulation density
- 41553ZIP code
About Phelps
Phelps is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Phelps had a population of 760. It is the easternmost census-designated community in Kentucky.
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- Median home value
- $102,700
- Median age
- 58.3
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Phelps had 760 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 760 |
|---|---|
| Density | 95 per sq mi (37 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Phelps at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Pike County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 760 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.99 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5091° N, 82.1606° W |
| ZIP code | 41553 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2160600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Phelps
- Freeburn3.7 mi N
- McCarr7.5 mi N
- Matewan, WV7.8 mi N
- Belfry9.6 mi NW
- Red Jacket, WV9.8 mi N
- Big Rock, VA10.9 mi S
- South Williamson12.7 mi NW
- Williamson, WV12.9 mi NW
- Delbarton, WV13.6 mi N
- Chattaroy, WV15.0 mi NW
- Gilbert Creek, WV15.4 mi E
- Breaks, VA15.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Phelps
What county is Phelps in?
Phelps is in Pike County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Phelps, KY?
760 people lived in Phelps at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Phelps, KY?
The ZIP code of Phelps is 41553.
What is the elevation of Phelps?
837 feet (255 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Phelps?
Freeburn (3.7 mi), McCarr (7.5 mi), Matewan (7.8 mi), Belfry (9.6 mi), Red Jacket (9.8 mi).
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