PlainZIP

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
$47,096
Median income
$137,000
Median home value
11.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
22th 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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $28,561. Local economic indicators show a 18.0% poverty rate alongside 11.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $137,000 (14% below the state average), median rent at $821 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.0%.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Laurel County, letting you compare 40737 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 →

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

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Who lives in ZIP 40737?

30.9

Median Age

43.7%

Male

56.3%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
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 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

$28,561

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

11.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 40737 ranks nationally

Keavy, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,096 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.7%

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

What does housing look like?

624

Total Housing Units

559

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

3.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$137,000

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40737 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 40737 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 40737 ranks #5 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
40744 London, KY 18,334 3.1 mi
40743 London, KY 229 4.8 mi
40740 Lily, KY 3,321 5.5 mi
40701 Corbin, KY 29,497 6.2 mi
40741 London, KY 21,875 9.1 mi
40771 Woodbine, KY 1,068 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Laurel County

40741 standard
London, KY
Pop: 21,875
40744 standard
London, KY
Pop: 18,334
40729 standard
East Bernstadt, KY
Pop: 5,485
40740 standard
Lily, KY
Pop: 3,321
40743 standard
London, KY
Pop: 229

Related Areas

Laurel County Keavy, KY Kentucky

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.

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