Big Creek, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40914

Clay County, Kentucky — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

467
15/sq mi
$26,502
Median income
$47,200
Median home value
3.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Big Creek pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40914 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40914 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.2 square miles in Big Creek, Clay County, Kentucky. The area is home to 467 residents, producing a population density of 15 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 40914 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40914 sits at $26,502 (56% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $13,649. The poverty rate stands at 33.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $47,200 (70% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40914 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 40914 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40914, Big Creek, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

467

Population

32.2

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40914?

35.5

Median Age

54.6%

Male

45.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$26,502

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$13,649

Per Capita Income

33.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 40914 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$26,502 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 38.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.6%

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

What does housing look like?

412

Total Housing Units

325

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$47,200

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 40914, employing approximately 5 people with a combined annual payroll of $230,000.

3

Businesses

5

Employees

$230K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 40914 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 40914 ranks #4 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 40914 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 40914 ranks #3 of 4 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
41714 Bear Branch, KY 418 4.7 mi
40868 Stinnett, KY 1,100 5.8 mi
40827 Essie, KY 674 6.7 mi
40979 Roark, KY 148 7.6 mi
41766 Thousandsticks, KY 131 7.8 mi
40874 Warbranch, KY 504 10.5 mi
41762 Sizerock, KY 107 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40914 in?
ZIP code 40914 (Big Creek) is located in Clay County, Kentucky. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40914?
ZIP code 40914 in Big Creek, KY has a population of 467 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40914?
The median household income in ZIP 40914 is $26,502, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40914?
The median home value in ZIP 40914 is $47,200, which is 83% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40914?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40914 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40914?
ZIP code 40914 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 5 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40914?
In ZIP code 40914, 38.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.6% 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 40914?
In ZIP code 40914, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40914?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40914 is 33.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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