Bear Branch, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41714

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

418
6/sq mi
$131,800
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bear Branch pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41714 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41714 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 73.3 square miles in Bear Branch, Leslie County, Kentucky. The area is home to 418 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 41714 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41714 sits at , while per-capita income is $25,552. The poverty rate stands at 26.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $131,800 (17% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41714 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Leslie County, so you can benchmark 41714 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 →

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 41714, Bear Branch, 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

418

Population

73.3

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41714?

41.5

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$25,552

Per Capita Income

26.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 21.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

232

Total Housing Units

207

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$131,800

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

1997

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 41714, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $326,000.

3

Businesses

14

Employees

$326K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 41714 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 41714 ranks #6 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 Code City Population Distance
41766 Thousandsticks, KY 131 3.3 mi
40914 Big Creek, KY 467 4.7 mi
40868 Stinnett, KY 1,100 5.9 mi
41762 Sizerock, KY 107 6.9 mi
41749 Hyden, KY 3,556 6.5 mi
40827 Essie, KY 674 8.1 mi
40972 Oneida, KY 1,327 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41714 in?
ZIP code 41714 (Bear Branch) is located in Leslie County, Kentucky. Leslie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/leslie-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41714?
ZIP code 41714 in Bear Branch, KY has a population of 418 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41714?
The median home value in ZIP 41714 is $131,800, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41714?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41714 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41714?
ZIP code 41714 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 41714?
In ZIP code 41714, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41714?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41714 is 26.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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