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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 81.5 square miles in Vest, Knott County, Kentucky. The area is home to 277 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 41772 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41772 sits at , while per-capita income is $18,692. The poverty rate stands at 24.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $34,000 (79% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 74.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41772 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knott County, so you can benchmark 41772 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 41772, Vest, 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

277

Population

81.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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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

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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

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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.

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