ZIP Code 41472
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West Liberty · Morgan County · Kentucky
- Population
- 10,985
- Median income
- $47,412
- Median home value
- $128,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.9%
- Land area
- 713.3 sq mi
15/sq mi
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
▼ 54% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
Median age 43
New York
ZIP code 41472 in West Liberty, Kentucky has a population of 10,985. The median household income is $47,412, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $128,000, 54% below the US average. 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 41472 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 713.3 square miles in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky. The area is home to 10,985 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 41472 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41472 sits at $47,412 (21% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $25,705. The poverty rate stands at 16.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $128,000 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $654 per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41472 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Morgan County, so you can benchmark 41472 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 41472
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41472.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance 11
Finance and insurance
11 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41472, West Liberty, 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
10,985
Population
713.3
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41472?
43.0
Median Age
58.9%
Male
41.1%
Female
2.2%
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?
$47,412
Median Household Income
-21% vs state
$25,705
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
4,141
Total Housing Units
3,613
Occupied Units
528
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,000
Median Home Value
-19% vs state
$654
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 144 business establishments in ZIP 41472, employing approximately 1,890 people with a combined annual payroll of $79,547,000.
144
Businesses
1,890
Employees
$79.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 35 | 24.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 16.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 6.9% |
| Construction | 9 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.9% |
| Information | 6 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Official Data Resources for West Liberty, KY
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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