PlainZIP

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
$46,367
Median income
$121,600
Median home value
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $25,328. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.0%. The typical home here is valued at $121,600 (24% below the state average); renters pay a median of $689 monthly, and 69.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 1 more sharing Estill County, letting you compare 40336 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 40336?

43.8

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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

$25,328

Per Capita Income

20.7%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

35.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 40336 ranks nationally

Irvine, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,367 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,122

Total Housing Units

5,369

Occupied Units

753

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$121,600

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40336 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 40336 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
40472 Ravenna, KY 1,679 7.2 mi
40385 Waco, KY 3,131 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Estill County

40472 standard
Ravenna, KY
Pop: 1,679

Related Areas

Estill County Irvine, KY Kentucky

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.