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Knott County
Raven, KY
41861
41861 ZIP Code — Raven, KY
Knott County, Kentucky
ZIP code 41861 is located in
Raven ,
Kentucky ,
within Knott County .
It covers approximately 9.84 square miles and serves a population of
362 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 606 .
About ZIP code 41861
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $33,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 48%.
Overall, ZIP code 41861 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Raven
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
362
Population density
37 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
119
Geography
Land area
9.84 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
37.3846
Longitude
-82.8426
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
606
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.8%
66.1%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
32.4%
25.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
8.8%
7.6%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.7%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 39 10.8% 18 and over 323 89.2% 65 and over 114 31.5% Median age 52.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 355 96.2% Hispanic or Latino 7 1.9% Two or more races 7 1.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.8%
66.1%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
32.4%
25.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
8.8%
7.6%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.7%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.6% $10k–$15k 8.2% $15k–$25k 24.5% $25k–$35k 11.6% $35k–$50k 2.0% $50k–$75k 26.5% $75k–$100k 10.9% $100k–$150k 4.8% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $33,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 85.0% Renter occupied 15.0% Vacant 17.4% Single-family detached 38.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 61.2% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.63
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 27.0% 1990–1999 7.9% 1980–1989 38.2% 1970–1979 14.6% 1960–1969 7.3% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 3.4% 1939 or earlier 1.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.3% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 19.1% 3 bedrooms 64.0% 4 bedrooms 7.9% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.6% 1 vehicle 51.7% 2 vehicles 22.4% 3 or more 14.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 57.1% Electricity 40.8% Fuel oil 2.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 73 49.7% Cohabiting couple 3 2.0% Male householder, no spouse 9 6.1% Female householder, no spouse 62 42.2% Households with children under 18 21 14.3% Households with seniors (65+) 86 58.5% Average household size 2.46
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 49.4% 23.5% Married 41.2% 47.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.3% 19.6% Divorced 4.1% 9.2%
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.0%
Some college, no degree
13.2%
Graduate / professional
16.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.1% Bachelor's or higher 21.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 21 53.8% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 18 46.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
40.0%
Transportation & utilities
31.1%
Professional & management
17.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.0% Service 11.1% Sales & office 17.8% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 31.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.4% Government 24.4% Self-employed 11.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 26.7% Carpool 31.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 31.1% Other means 11.1% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
32.9%
Female-led households
51.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 58.5% Retirement income 28.6% Supplemental Security 24.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 26.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.2% High blood pressure 48.7% High cholesterol 42.2% Diabetes 16.5% Heart disease 10.2% Stroke 5.3% Asthma 13.0% Arthritis 38.3% Kidney disease 4.3% Pulmonary disease 16.4% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 32.3% Binge drinking 13.5% No physical activity 39.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.2% Depression 27.9% Fair or poor health 30.5% Poor mental health 20.5% Poor physical health 20.6% No health insurance 12.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.9% Visited dentist 43.4% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 31.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 14 4.3%
Disability % Any disability 48.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 63.2% 65 and over 37.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 29.6% Public insurance 89.0% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 344 95.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 362 100.0% Born in same state 362 100.0% Born in different state 347 95.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 64 17.7% Arab 62 17.1%
Ancestry Count % French 40 11%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.6% Internet access 86.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41861
What city is ZIP code 41861 in?
ZIP code 41861 is primarily assigned to Raven, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 41861 in?
ZIP code 41861 falls within Knott County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41861?
46% of residents in ZIP code 41861 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 41861 have a large retiree population?
59% of households in ZIP code 41861 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 41861 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 41861 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 41861 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 41861 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 41861 in?
ZIP code 41861 observes the EST timezone.
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