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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
$47,412
Median income
$128,000
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $25,705. Poverty here runs at 16.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. The typical home here is valued at $128,000 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $654 monthly, and 74.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. 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 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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 41472?

43.0

Median Age

58.9%

Male

41.1%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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

How ZIP 41472 ranks nationally

West Liberty, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,412 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 41472 vs 41421 →

ZIP 41472 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 41472 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 41472 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 41472 ranks #2 of 3 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
41421 Elkfork, KY 233 3.4 mi
41352 Mize, KY 677 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Morgan County

41425 standard
Ezel, KY
Pop: 1,138
41352 standard
Mize, KY
Pop: 677
41408 standard
Cannel City, KY
Pop: 445
41421 standard
Elkfork, KY
Pop: 233

Related Areas

Morgan County West Liberty, KY Kentucky

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.

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