Irvine, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40336
Estill County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,061
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,367
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Irvine pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40336 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40336 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Irvine, Estill County, Kentucky, home to 13,061 residents across 533.1 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40336 reports a modest median household income of $46,367 (22% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,328. The poverty rate is 20.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,600 (24% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $689; owner occupancy is 69.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Estill County, so 40336 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 40336
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Irvine, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40336.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40336, Irvine, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
13,061
Population
533.1
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40336?
43.8
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$46,367
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$25,328
Per Capita Income
20.7%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
35.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 40336 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Irvine, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,367 28th percentile higher than 28% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,122housing units
6,122
Total Housing Units
5,369
Occupied Units
753
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,600
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$689
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-18.4%
YoY Change (2023)
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40336 have decreased 18.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -0.3% | 155 |
| 2020 | +4.1% | 161 |
| 2021 | +4.5% | 168 |
| 2022 | +28.4% | 216 |
| 2023 | -18.4% | 176 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 164 business establishments in ZIP 40336, employing approximately 1,539 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,217,000.
164
Businesses
1,539
Employees
$73.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 32 | 19.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 18.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 13 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 4.9% |
| Information | 7 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 40336 vs 40472 →
ZIP 40336 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40336
Irvine (40336)
13,061 residents
- 40385 3,131
Waco (40385)
3,131 residents
- 40472 1,679
Ravenna (40472)
1,679 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40336 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40336 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40385
Waco (40385)
$63,103 median income
- 40336
Irvine (40336)
$46,367 median income
- 40472
Ravenna (40472)
$41,328 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40336 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40336, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,061 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 40336 in?
ZIP code 40336 (Irvine) is located in Estill County, Kentucky. Estill County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/estill-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40336?
ZIP code 40336 in Irvine, KY has a population of 13,061 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40336?
The median household income in ZIP 40336 is $46,367, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40336?
The median home value in ZIP 40336 is $121,600, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40336?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40336 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40336?
ZIP code 40336 has 164 business establishments employing approximately 1,539 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40336?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40336 are: Retail trade (32), Health care and social assistance (31), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40336?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40336 decreased by 18.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40336?
In ZIP code 40336, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 40336?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40336 is 35.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40336?
In ZIP code 40336, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40336?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40336 is 20.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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