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Virgie, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41572

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

3,754
32/sq mi
$40,028
Median income
$106,100
Median home value
9.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41572 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41572 covers 118.1 square miles in Virgie, Pike County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,754 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41572 reports a modest median household income of $40,028 (33% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $22,475. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. Median home value sits at $106,100 (33% below the state average), median rent at $935 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.4%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pike County, letting you compare 41572 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 41572

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Virgie, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41572.

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 41572, Virgie, 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

3,754

Population

118.1

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41572?

46.9

Median Age

43.1%

Male

56.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
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 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$40,028

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$22,475

Per Capita Income

21.1%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41572 ranks nationally

Virgie, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,028 6th percentile higher than 6% 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

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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 45.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,706

Total Housing Units

1,397

Occupied Units

309

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$106,100

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$935

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 41572, employing approximately 189 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,654,000.

30

Businesses

189

Employees

$7.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 23.3%
Construction 6 20.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 10.0%

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 41572 vs 41538 →

ZIP 41572 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 41572 ranks #2 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 41572 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 41572 ranks #3 of 8 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
41538 Jonancy, KY 97 2.6 mi
41667 Weeksbury, KY 720 2.7 mi
41650 Melvin, KY 534 3.6 mi
41669 Wheelwright, KY 865 4.1 mi
41604 Beaver, KY 620 5.3 mi
41660 Teaberry, KY 802 6.9 mi
41537 Jenkins, KY 5,373 6.1 mi
41612 Bypro, KY 78 5.2 mi
41606 Bevinsville, KY 656 5.6 mi
41835 Mc Roberts, KY 790 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pike County

41501 standard
Pikeville, KY
Pop: 23,298
41522 standard
Elkhorn City, KY
Pop: 5,352
41514 standard
Belfry, KY
Pop: 3,491
41562 standard
Shelbiana, KY
Pop: 2,807
41553 standard
Phelps, KY
Pop: 2,288
41539 standard
Kimper, KY
Pop: 1,722

Related Areas

Pike County Virgie, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41572 in? ▼
ZIP code 41572 (Virgie) is located in Pike County, Kentucky. Pike County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pike-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41572? ▼
ZIP code 41572 in Virgie, KY has a population of 3,754 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41572? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41572 is $40,028, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41572? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 41572 is $106,100, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41572? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41572 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41572? ▼
ZIP code 41572 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 189 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41572? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41572 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (6), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41572? ▼
In ZIP code 41572, 45.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.7% 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 41572? ▼
In ZIP code 41572, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41572? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41572 is 21.1% 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.