Vanceburg, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41179
Lewis County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,852
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $39,217
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vanceburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41179 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 41179 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vanceburg, Lewis County, Kentucky, home to 7,852 residents across 844.3 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 41179 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,217 (34% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,356. The poverty rate is 28.8%, 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 $95,400 (40% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $557; owner occupancy is 75.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Lewis County, so 41179 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 41179
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vanceburg, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41179.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
8 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 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 41179, Vanceburg, 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
7,852
Population
844.3
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41179?
40.4
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
0.3%
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?
$39,217
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$23,356
Per Capita Income
28.8%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
38.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 41179 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Vanceburg, 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)
$39,217 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
3,532housing units
3,532
Total Housing Units
2,734
Occupied Units
798
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,400
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$557
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 62 business establishments in ZIP 41179, employing approximately 822 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,445,000.
62
Businesses
822
Employees
$34.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 22.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 14.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 5 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 4.8% |
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 41179 vs 45684 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45684 | Stout, OH | 1,804 | 11.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41179, 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 (7,852 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 41179 in?
ZIP code 41179 (Vanceburg) is located in Lewis County, Kentucky. Lewis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lewis-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41179?
ZIP code 41179 in Vanceburg, KY has a population of 7,852 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41179?
The median household income in ZIP 41179 is $39,217, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41179?
The median home value in ZIP 41179 is $95,400, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41179?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41179 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41179?
ZIP code 41179 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 822 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41179?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41179 are: Retail trade (14), Health care and social assistance (9), Finance and insurance (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41179?
In ZIP code 41179, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 41179?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41179 is 38.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 41179?
In ZIP code 41179, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41179?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41179 is 28.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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