Ravenna, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40472
Estill County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,679
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $41,328
- Median income Below-median income area
- $101,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ravenna pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40472 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40472 covers 135.4 square miles in Ravenna, Estill County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,679 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40472 reports a modest median household income of $41,328 (31% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,031. The poverty rate is 24.2%, 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 $101,700 (36% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $848; owner occupancy is 74.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Estill County, so 40472 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 40472
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ravenna, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40472.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 40472, Ravenna, 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
1,679
Population
135.4
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40472?
50.3
Median Age
43.4%
Male
56.6%
Female
0.2%
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?
$41,328
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$23,031
Per Capita Income
24.2%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 40472 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Ravenna, 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)
$41,328 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
723housing units
723
Total Housing Units
587
Occupied Units
136
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$101,700
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$848
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 40472, employing approximately 76 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,336,000.
17
Businesses
76
Employees
$2.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 29.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 17.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 17.6% |
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 40472 vs 40336 →
ZIP 40472 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
- 41311
Beattyville (41311)
7,538 residents
- 40380
Stanton (40380)
6,612 residents
- 40312
Clay City (40312)
5,898 residents
- 40472 1,679
Ravenna (40472)
1,679 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40472 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40472 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40336
Irvine (40336)
$46,367 median income
- 40312
Clay City (40312)
$42,564 median income
- 40472
Ravenna (40472)
$41,328 median income
- 41311
Beattyville (41311)
$39,158 median income
- 40380
Stanton (40380)
$37,734 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40472 ranks #3 of 5 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 40472, 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 (1,679 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 40472 in?
ZIP code 40472 (Ravenna) 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 40472?
ZIP code 40472 in Ravenna, KY has a population of 1,679 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40472?
The median household income in ZIP 40472 is $41,328, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40472?
The median home value in ZIP 40472 is $101,700, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40472?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40472 is White at 99.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40472?
ZIP code 40472 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 76 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40472?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40472 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40472?
In ZIP code 40472, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40472?
In ZIP code 40472, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40472?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40472 is 24.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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