Keavy, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40737
Laurel County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,379
- 74/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,096
- Median income Below-median income area
- $137,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Keavy pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 74
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40737 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40737 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Keavy, Laurel County, Kentucky, home to just 1,379 residents across 18.7 square miles, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40737 reports a modest median household income of $47,096 (21% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,561. Unemployment is 11.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $137,000 (14% below the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $821; 80.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Laurel County, so 40737 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 →
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 40737, Keavy, 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
1,379
Population
18.7
Area (sq mi)
74
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40737?
30.9
Median Age
43.7%
Male
56.3%
Female
0.8%
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?
$47,096
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$28,561
Per Capita Income
18.0%
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 40737 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Keavy, 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)
$47,096 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
624housing units
624
Total Housing Units
559
Occupied Units
65
Vacant Units
3.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,000
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$821
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 40737, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $375,000.
6
Businesses
10
Employees
$375K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 3 | 50.0% |
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 40737 vs 40744 →
ZIP 40737 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40701
Corbin (40701)
29,497 residents
- 40741
London (40741)
21,875 residents
- 40744
London (40744)
18,334 residents
- 40740 3,321
Lily (40740)
3,321 residents
- 40737 1,379
Keavy (40737)
1,379 residents
- 40771 1,068
Woodbine (40771)
1,068 residents
- 40743 229
London (40743)
229 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40737 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40737 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40741
London (40741)
$64,552 median income
- 40744
London (40744)
$64,369 median income
- 40740
Lily (40740)
$63,701 median income
- 40701
Corbin (40701)
$47,204 median income
- 40737
Keavy (40737)
$47,096 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40737 ranks #5 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 40737, 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 (1,379 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 40737 in?
ZIP code 40737 (Keavy) is located in Laurel County, Kentucky. Laurel County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/laurel-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40737?
ZIP code 40737 in Keavy, KY has a population of 1,379 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40737?
The median household income in ZIP 40737 is $47,096, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40737?
The median home value in ZIP 40737 is $137,000, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40737?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40737 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40737?
ZIP code 40737 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40737?
In ZIP code 40737, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% 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 40737?
In ZIP code 40737, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40737?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40737 is 18.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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