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ZIP Code 41847

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

617
18/sq mi
$93,700
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Redfox pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41847 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41847 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.9 square miles in Redfox, Knott County, Kentucky. The area is home to 617 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 41847 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41847 sits at , while per-capita income is $33,124. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $93,700 (41% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 55.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41847 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 52.8, 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 41847 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 41847, Redfox, 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

617

Population

34.9

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41847?

52.8

Median Age

37.0%

Male

63.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 11.0%
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?

$33,124

Per Capita Income

11.9%

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 43.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

139

Total Housing Units

99

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.6%
Renter 44.4%

$93,700

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 41847, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $293,000.

4

Businesses

7

Employees

$293K

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 41847 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 41847 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
41834 Littcarr, KY 659 3.4 mi
41832 Letcher, KY 424 4.3 mi
41826 Jeremiah, KY 978 3.4 mi
41759 Sassafras, KY 397 3.7 mi
41773 Vicco, KY 1,273 4.1 mi
41824 Isom, KY 1,072 4.5 mi
41836 Mallie, KY 798 4.2 mi
41804 Blackey, KY 720 4.6 mi
41845 Premium, KY 293 5.8 mi
41848 Roxana, KY 80 8.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41847 in?
ZIP code 41847 (Redfox) 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 41847?
ZIP code 41847 in Redfox, KY has a population of 617 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41847?
The median home value in ZIP 41847 is $93,700, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41847?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41847 is White at 89.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41847?
ZIP code 41847 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 41847?
In ZIP code 41847, approximately 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41847?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41847 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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