PlainZIP

Raven, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41861

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

108
19/sq mi
$28,906
Median income
$45,900
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Raven pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41861 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41861 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Raven, Knott County, Kentucky, home to just 108 residents across 5.6 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41861 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $28,906 (52% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $23,765. The poverty rate stands at 32.5% and the unemployment rate at 35.7%. Housing costs here run $45,900 for a typical home value (71% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 75.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.8, and the average commute is -. To put 41861 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 41861, Raven, 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

108

Population

5.6

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41861?

64.8

Median Age

39.1%

Male

60.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
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 4.1%
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?

$28,906

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$23,765

Per Capita Income

32.5%

Poverty Rate

35.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41861 ranks nationally

Raven, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$28,906 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

129

Total Housing Units

103

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

1.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$45,900

Median Home Value

-71% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 41861 vs 41666 →

ZIP 41861 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 41861 ranks #0 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 41861 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 41861 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
41666 Wayland, KY 908 2.5 mi
41859 Dema, KY 349 2.5 mi
41839 Mousie, KY 1,193 3.0 mi
41643 Lackey, KY 194 3.8 mi
41862 Topmost, KY 952 3.9 mi
41630 Garrett, KY 1,230 4.1 mi
41636 Hi Hat, KY 984 5.1 mi
41844 Pippa Passes, KY 1,355 5.9 mi
41622 Eastern, KY 228 8.1 mi
41647 Mc Dowell, KY 1,815 5.9 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 Raven, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41861 in? ▼
ZIP code 41861 (Raven) 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 41861? ▼
ZIP code 41861 in Raven, KY has a population of 108 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41861? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41861 is $28,906, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41861? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 41861 is $45,900, which is 83% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41861? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41861 is White at 95.9%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41861? ▼
In ZIP code 41861, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 41861? ▼
In ZIP code 41861, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41861? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41861 is 32.5% 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.