West Liberty, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41472
Morgan County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,985
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,412
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Liberty 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
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41472 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 41472 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, home to 10,985 residents across 713.3 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 41472 reports a modest median household income of $47,412 (21% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,705. The poverty rate is 16.0%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,000 (19% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $654; owner occupancy is 74.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Morgan County, so 41472 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 41472
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Liberty, KY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$25,705
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 41472 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
West Liberty, 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)
$47,412 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
4,141housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 41472 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41472
West Liberty (41472)
10,985 residents
- 41352 677
Mize (41352)
677 residents
- 41421 233
Elkfork (41421)
233 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41472 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 41472 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41352
Mize (41352)
$56,250 median income
- 41472
West Liberty (41472)
$47,412 median income
- 41421
Elkfork (41421)
$26,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 41472 ranks #2 of 3 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 41472, 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 (10,985 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 41472 in?
ZIP code 41472 (West Liberty) is located in Morgan County, Kentucky. Morgan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morgan-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41472?
ZIP code 41472 in West Liberty, KY has a population of 10,985 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41472?
The median household income in ZIP 41472 is $47,412, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41472?
The median home value in ZIP 41472 is $128,000, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41472?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41472 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41472?
ZIP code 41472 has 144 business establishments employing approximately 1,890 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41472?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41472 are: Retail trade (35), Health care and social assistance (23), Professional, scientific, and technical services (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41472?
In ZIP code 41472, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 41472?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41472 is 26.7 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 41472?
In ZIP code 41472, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41472?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41472 is 16.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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