ZIP Code 40472 in Ravenna, KY

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Ravenna, Kentucky
County:Estill County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:11:26:00 PM
Population:1,597 [See All]
Area Code:606
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.7150, -83.8627
Land Area:45.141 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 40472 has 1,597 residents and 703 households (average 2.27 persons per household). The median age is 47.0 years, significantly older than the state (39.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (96.8%, much higher than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,597Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,398Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,702Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:35.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$35,125Source: Census ACS
Households:703Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$96,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.27Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.86Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,7991,5961,4731,5141,4621,5761,7861,7821,5761,8421,5071,4581,398
Decennial Census1,679------------------1,597------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 47

Male Median Age: 47.4

Female Median Age: 46.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male394946433640452549566272627833252014
Female393855514235423743515478645635362918
Total788710194787587629210711615012613468614932
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,54698.22%
Black:10.06%
Hispanic:*221.40%
Asian:00%
American Indian:40.25%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:10.06%
Total:1,574100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:79449.72%47.4 years
Females:80350.28%46.7 years
Total:1,597100%47.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,398100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:1,398100%
Total Native Population:1,398100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $35,125, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $4,666 (15.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,167. Family households earn a median of $42,857 versus $20,417 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,440). By gender, male median income is $48,065 and female is $52,571, which is much higher than the state female median ($45,769), with a current gap of $4,506 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 39.3%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is much higher than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Sales (29.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$30,459$31,016$30,202$28,705$29,286$35,368$37,917$35,469$33,958$33,269$37,457$39,028$35,125
Median Family Income$35,455$42,609$41,324$37,450$40,000$43,603$45,000$38,889$40,096$40,948$39,653$38,250$42,857
Median NonFamily Income$27,222$24,357$23,148$19,438$19,318$18,553$21,210$19,141$0$14,559$0$30,833$20,417
Median Male Income$36,667$31,328$36,667$43,125$42,159$44,286$50,064$41,250$47,143$42,188$40,000$46,250$48,065
Median Female Income$23,393$24,236$30,938$30,536$29,904$30,536$29,279$29,167$40,438$40,330$42,965$45,977$52,571
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:42636.54%
Unemployed:322.74%
Not In Labor Force:70860.72%
Total:1,166100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:7617.84%
Service:6815.96%
Sales and Office:12729.81%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4811.27%
Production, transportation, and material moving:10725.12%
Total Civilian Employed Population:426100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $96,000, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $25,500 (36.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34,100. The median gross rent is $843, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $351 (71.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $261. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.29% (33.41% with a mortgage, 66.59% free-and-clear) and renters 28.71% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.50%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$70,500$70,100$55,100$56,300$54,400$50,400$54,700$54,500$61,900$65,700$71,300$84,500$96,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:84.55%
$500 to $999:9051.14%
$1,000 to $1,499:42.27%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:7442.05%
Total:176100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$492$518$575$576$580$623$706$570$582$658$724$773$843
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):14623.82%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):29147.47%
Renter Occupied:17628.71%
Total Occupied Housing Units:613100%

Occupied Housing Units:61377.50%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):17822.50%
Total Housing Units:791100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:60075.85%
Multi-Family Units:131.64%
Other Units:17822.50%
Total Housing Units:791100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 9.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 75.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 56.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 31.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 14.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.66%). College enrollment is 5.47%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:878.48%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:16516.08%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):47346.10%
Some college, no degree:12512.18%
Associate's degree:797.70%
Bachelor's degree:615.95%
Graduate or professional degree:363.51%
Total:1,026100%
High school or higher:77475.44%
Bachelor's degree or higher:979.45%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:70845.07%
Public Insurance:78650.03%
No Insurance:774.90%
Total:1,571100%
Has Health Insurance:1,49495.10%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty17.3%12.9%20.2%20.2%17.4%13.3%14.8%17.5%18.6%28.3%34.4%30.2%31.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:20.78%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):12247.66%
High school (grades 9-12):11846.09%
College or graduate school:145.47%
Total:256100%
Early Childhood:20.78%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):24093.75%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 40472 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 17 business establishments, employing about 76 people with an annual payroll of $2,336,000. USPS data shows 750 residential mailboxes and 33 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:750Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:33Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:933Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:740Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:9Source: USPS
# of Businesses:17Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$545,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,336,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:76Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 40472 is located in Estill County, Kentucky, within the Richmond-Berea, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40080) and Kentucky's 6th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 124,287 people, about 1.28% of whom live in ZIP Code 40472. It covers 45.141 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.153 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Richmond-Berea, KYSource: Census
CBSA Number:40080Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:124,287Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:45.141 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.153 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4292.72 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2164092Source: Census
Place Name:Ravenna city; KentuckySource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


40473 | | 40468

Schools in ZIP Code 40472


We could not locate which school district 40472 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Estill Springs Elementary 314 Main St
Irvine, KY 40336
District: Estill County School DistrictNearby
Estill County Success Academy 253 Main St
Irvine, KY 40336
District: Estill County School DistrictNearby
Estill County Area Technology Center 253 Main Street
Irvine, KY 40336
District: UnknownNearby
South Irvine Early Learning Center 1000 South Irvine Rd
Irvine, KY 40336
District: Estill County School DistrictNearby
West Irvine Intermediate 155 Riverview Rd
Irvine, KY 40336
District: Estill County School DistrictNearby
Bethany Christian School 17 Bethany Cir
Campton, KY 41301
District: Private SchoolNearby
Oakdale Christian Academy 5801 Beattyville Rd
Jackson, KY 41339
District: Private SchoolNearby
Mt Sterling Christian School 1051 Camargo Rd
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 40472


Eastern Kentucky University 521 Lancaster Ave
Richmond, KY 40475-3102
Type: Post Secondary
Kentucky Mountain Bible College 855 Hwy 541
Jackson, KY 41339
Type: Post Secondary
Medical Career & Technical College 630 Eastern Bypass
Richmond, KY 40475-2614
Type: Post Secondary
Berea College 101 Chestnut Street
Berea, KY 40404-2182
Type: Post Secondary
Kentucky Horseshoeing School 3612 Lexington Road
Richmond, KY 40475-1810
Type: Post Secondary
Employment Solutions-College For Technical Education 1165 Centre Parkway Suite #120
Lexington, KY 40517
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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