Johnson County GIS Maps
Johnson County, Kentucky, has 22,680 residents and covers 262 square miles. The population declined 2.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Johnson County is 21115.
Paintsville is the county's largest population center. Johnson County also includes 17 zip codes, 2 public school districts and 12 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Johnson County Trends
- Population
- 22,680▾
- Median Home Value
- $125,300▾
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,044▾
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Johnson County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Johnson County Population
Johnson County had 22,680 residents in 2020. That was 2.9% lower than in 2010. Johnson County had 765 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 87 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Paintsville, Hagerhill and Staffordsville.
Population Trend in Johnson County KY
Johnson County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Johnson County Zip Codes
Johnson County has 17 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Paintsville (41240), Hagerhill (41222) and Staffordsville (41256). Paintsville is the largest zip by population, with about 6,279 residents or 28% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 48% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Johnson County KY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41240 | Paintsville | 6,279 | ▾ -9.2% |
| 41222 | Hagerhill | 2,594 | ▾ -1.3% |
| 41256 | Staffordsville | 2,084 | ▾ -14.3% |
| 41219 | Flatgap | 2,081 | ▴ 1.4% |
| 41265 | Van Lear | 1,665 | ▾ -10.3% |
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Johnson County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Johnson County Demographics
Johnson County has a median age of 42, which makes the county a little older than Kentucky overall. About 22.3% of residents are under 18, while 18.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 16.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Johnson County KY
Median Age
42
Under 18
22.3%
Age 65+
18.7%
Bachelor's+
16.6%
Johnson County School Districts
Johnson County is served by 2 public school districts with 4,044 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Johnson County KY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County School District | 3,292 | 81.4% | ▾ -0.4% |
| Paintsville Independent School District | 752 | 18.6% | ▾ -2.8% |
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Johnson County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Johnson County Housing & Real Estate
Johnson County has a median home value of $125,300 and a median gross rent of $698. About 66% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kentucky median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $215,000 and homes spent about 110 days on the market.
Johnson County Housing Mix
Johnson County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Johnson County Housing Trends
Johnson County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Johnson County, KY
Johnson County has 812 business listings across 276 categories. The largest categories in Johnson County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (37, 4.6%), Gas Stations (28, 3.4%), and Baptist Church (23, 2.8%). The full Johnson County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Johnson County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Johnson County, KY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 37 | 4.6% |
| Gas Stations | 28 | 3.4% |
| Baptist Church | 23 | 2.8% |
| Beauty Salons | 20 | 2.5% |
| Post Offices | 15 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 14 | 1.7% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 14 | 1.7% |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 | 1.5% |
| Discount Store | 12 | 1.5% |
| Medical Offices | 12 | 1.5% |
Johnson County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| HHG Health Paintsville KY | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Paintsville |
| In My Own Little World | Accommodation | Paintsville |
| Genesis Billing and Solutions | Accountant | Harold |
| Paintsville-Prestonsburg-Combs Field Airport | Airport | Hagerhill |
| Wilma's Restaurant | American Restaurants | Paintsville |
| Happy Tailz Boarding | Animal Shelters | Paintsville |
| Treasures On Main Paintsville | Antique Store | Paintsville |
| Paint Landing & Paint Lick Station Apartments | Apartments | Stambaugh |
| B and W TV and Appliance | Appliance Store | Staffordsville |
| Redd Brown & Williams Real Estate & Appraisal Service | Appraisal Services | Paintsville |
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Johnson County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Johnson County Basemaps
Johnson County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Johnson County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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