PlainZIP

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
$41,328
Median income
$101,700
Median home value
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $23,031. Local economic indicators show a 24.2% poverty rate alongside 7.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $101,700 (36% below the state average), median rent at $848 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 1 more sharing Estill County, letting you compare 40472 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 40472

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ravenna, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40472.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 40472?

50.3

Median Age

43.4%

Male

56.6%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 99.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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

$23,031

Per Capita Income

24.2%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 40472 ranks nationally

Ravenna, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,328 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%

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

What does housing look like?

723

Total Housing Units

587

Occupied Units

136

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$101,700

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40472 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 40472 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 40472 ranks #3 of 5 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
40336 Irvine, KY 13,061 7.2 mi
40380 Stanton, KY 6,612 8.6 mi
40312 Clay City, KY 5,898 10.1 mi
41311 Beattyville, KY 7,538 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Estill County

40336 standard
Irvine, KY
Pop: 13,061

Related Areas

Estill County Ravenna, KY Kentucky

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.

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