Prestonsburg, Kentucky

Prestonsburg: City and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky

About

Prestonsburg is a city located in the county of Floyd in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,255 and a population density of 89 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,460 inhabitants.

The city was created 206 years ago in 1817.

Prestonsburg locator map
Location of Prestonsburg on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Prestonsburg

Population : 3,460 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kentucky (United States)
County : Floyd County
Different from : Prestonville
Postal code : 41653
Phone Area Codes : 606
Area : 36.52 km2
Altitude : 633 feet / 193 meters
Capital city : Prestonsburg is capital of Floyd County
Establishment : January 01, 1818 (206 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 05:00:30 (22nd December 2024)
Density : 95 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 5.92% (2010-2020)
Front north of Ford in Prestonsburg image
Front north of Ford in Prestonsburg
Front north of Ford in Prestonsburg image
Front north of Ford in Prestonsburg image

Geography

Prestonsburg is located at 37°39'56"N 82°46'18"W (37.6656500, -82.7715500).

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Demographics

The population of Prestonsburg increased by 5.92% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 3,255 - census
2011 3,815 14.68% estimation process
2012 3,784 -0.82% estimation process
2013 3,750 -0.91% estimation process
2014 3,703 -1.27% estimation process
2015 3,664 -1.06% estimation process
2016 3,633 -0.85% estimation process
2017 3,566 -1.88% estimation process
2018 3,559 -0.2% estimation process
2019 3,532 -0.76% estimation process
2020 3,460 -2.08% estimation process

Prestonsburg zip code is 41653. County name: Floyd, County fips: 21071

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Best Things to Do in Prestonsburg

1 Archer Park

Rating: 4.6 (360)

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Archer Park

2 East Kentucky Science Center & Planetarium

Rating: 4.7 (15)

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East Kentucky Science Center & Planetarium

Where ot Eat in Prestonsburg

1 KFC

Rating: 3.6 (201)

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KFC

2 Giovanni's Pizza of Prestonsburg

Rating: 4.3 (184)

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Giovanni's Pizza of Prestonsburg

3 Little Caesars Pizza

Rating: 3.9 (80)

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Little Caesars Pizza

4 Subway

Rating: 4 (73)

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Subway

Where to Stay in Prestonsburg

1 Jenny Wiley State Resort Park

Rating: 4.4 (1008)

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Jenny Wiley State Resort Park

2 Super 8 by Wyndham Prestonsburg

Rating: 3.8 (380)

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Super 8 by Wyndham Prestonsburg

3 Quality Inn & Suites

Rating: 3.8 (26)

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Quality Inn & Suites

People born in Prestonsburg (5)

People born in Prestonsburg, including Democrat member of the United States Senate George B. Martin, Músico Robbie Arnett(2019-), politician John McConnell Rice, .

List

  • Greg Stumbo (American politician) he was born in 14/08/1951
  • Janet Stumbo (American judge) she was born in 21/10/1954

Schools in Prestonsburg

College & universities near Prestonsburg, KY

Code Name City ZIP
157553 Big Sandy Community and Technical College Prestonsburg (KY) 41653
157535 University of Pikeville Pikeville (KY) 41501
156189 Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes (KY) 41844
237127 Appalachian Beauty School Belfry (KY) 41514
486202 Mingo Extended Learning Center Delbarton (WV) 25670-9797

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near Prestonsburg, KY

Code Name Address Type
HUN Huntington 1050 8th Avenue RAIL
AKY Ashland Transportation Center 99 15th Street RAIL
SPM South Portsmouth–South Shore station Main St & US 23 RAIL

Post Office

Post offices near Prestonsburg

Post Office Name City ZIP
Prestonsburg Post Office Prestonsburg (KY) 41653
Dwal Post Office Dwale (KY) 41621
Allen Post Office Allen (KY) 41601
Auxier Post Office Auxier (KY) 41602
Blue River Post Office Blue River (KY) 41607

Other cities in Floyd County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Floyd County , KY.

City Name Population Title
Martin 541 City in Kentucky, USA
Wheelwright 487 City
Wayland 373 City in Kentucky, United States
Allen City 193 City in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Prestonsburg distances to largest Kentucky cities