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Vest, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41772

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

277
3/sq mi
$34,000
Median home value
5.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41772 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41772 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vest, Knott County, Kentucky, home to just 277 residents across 81.5 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 41772, but per-capita income is $18,692. Local economic indicators show a 24.8% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $34,000 (79% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 74.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is -. To put 41772 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Knott County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 41772, Vest, 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

277

Population

81.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 41772?

56.4

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

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?

$18,692

Per Capita Income

24.8%

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 33.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.2%

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

What does housing look like?

154

Total Housing Units

123

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

1.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.0%
Renter 26.0%

$34,000

Median Home Value

-79% vs state

1989

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 41772 vs 41740 →

ZIP 41772 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 41772 ranks #7 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
41740 Emmalena, KY 877 5.0 mi
41725 Carrie, KY 174 6.3 mi
41722 Bulan, KY 1,688 5.5 mi
41831 Leburn, KY 849 6.3 mi
41640 Hueysville, KY 1,343 6.6 mi
41712 Ary, KY 380 6.6 mi
41317 Clayhole, KY 190 7.8 mi
41739 Dwarf, KY 179 8.3 mi
41822 Hindman, KY 2,553 8.3 mi
41817 Garner, KY 251 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Knott County

41822 standard
Hindman, KY
Pop: 2,553
41844 standard
Pippa Passes, KY
Pop: 1,355
41839 standard
Mousie, KY
Pop: 1,193
41862 standard
Topmost, KY
Pop: 952
41843 standard
Pine Top, KY
Pop: 949
41740 standard
Emmalena, KY
Pop: 877

Related Areas

Knott County Vest, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41772 in? ▼
ZIP code 41772 (Vest) is located in Knott County, Kentucky. Knott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knott-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41772? ▼
ZIP code 41772 in Vest, KY has a population of 277 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41772? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 41772 is $34,000, which is 88% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41772? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41772 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41772? ▼
In ZIP code 41772, 33.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.2% 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 41772? ▼
In ZIP code 41772, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41772? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41772 is 24.8% 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.