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 Moderate-density area
- $40,028
- Median income Below-median income area
- $106,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,475. The poverty rate is 21.1%, 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 $106,100 (33% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $935; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pike County, so 41572 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 41572
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Virgie, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41572.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 41572?
46.9
Median Age
43.1%
Male
56.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$40,028
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$22,475
Per Capita Income
21.1%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 41572 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Virgie, 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)
$40,028 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
1,706housing units
1,706
Total Housing Units
1,397
Occupied Units
309
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,100
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 41537
Jenkins (41537)
5,373 residents
- 41572
Virgie (41572)
3,754 residents
- 41669 865
Wheelwright (41669)
865 residents
- 41660 802
Teaberry (41660)
802 residents
- 41835 790
Mc Roberts (41835)
790 residents
- 41667 720
Weeksbury (41667)
720 residents
- 41606 656
Bevinsville (41606)
656 residents
- 41604 620
Beaver (41604)
620 residents
- 41650 534
Melvin (41650)
534 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41572 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 41572 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41660
Teaberry (41660)
$74,107 median income
- 41667
Weeksbury (41667)
$40,197 median income
- 41572
Virgie (41572)
$40,028 median income
- 41669
Wheelwright (41669)
$36,042 median income
- 41537
Jenkins (41537)
$35,673 median income
- 41606 $28,068
Bevinsville (41606)
$28,068 median income
- 41650 $25,921
Melvin (41650)
$25,921 median income
- 41835 $24,286
Mc Roberts (41835)
$24,286 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41572, 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 (3,754 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 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.
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