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South Williamson, Kentucky

South Williamson, Kentucky
Census-designated place (CDP)
The town is protected by a floodwall along the Tug Fork River
The town is protected by a floodwall along the Tug Fork River
Location in Pike County and the state of Kentucky.
Location in Pike County and the state of Kentucky.
Population (2010)
 • Total 602
Zip codes 41503, 41514 & 41527
Area code(s) 606

Coordinates: 37°40′19″N 82°17′03″W / 37.67194°N 82.28417°W / 37.67194; -82.28417

South Williamson is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Appalachian Mountains of northeastern Pike County, Kentucky, United States, on the border with West Virginia. It is separated from Williamson, West Virginia by the Tug Fork River. The community is located near U.S. Route 119 about 23 miles (37 km) east of Pikeville, Kentucky and 28 miles (45 km) southwest of Logan, West Virginia.

The South Williamson area incorporates the surrounding Kentucky communities of Goody, Forest Hills, Toler, and Belfry. In the early 1990s, residents of the area voted down a proposal to incorporate the area.

South Williamson is home to the South Side Mall which is the only mall in the area.

The zip code of 41503 (South Williamson), and 41527 (Forest Hills) are the 2nd and 3rd (respectively) wealthiest portions of the county. 41503 is the 61st wealthiest in Kentucky and 41527 is the 63rd wealthiest. The average income for these areas are $49,345 (41503), and $48,484 (41527).


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