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Estill County
Ravenna, KY
40472
40472 ZIP Code — Ravenna, KY
Estill County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40472 is located in
Ravenna ,
Kentucky ,
within Estill County .
It covers approximately 45.14 square miles and serves a population of
1,458 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 606 .
About ZIP code 40472
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $39,028. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.
Overall, ZIP code 40472 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,458
Population density
32 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
065
Geography
Land area
45.14 sq mi
Water area
0.15 sq mi
Latitude
37.7150
Longitude
-83.8627
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
606
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.7%
66.3%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
22.9%
24.8%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
8.3%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.7%
0.6%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$39,028
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 221 15.2% 18 and over 1,237 84.8% 65 and over 310 21.3% Median age 49.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 1,451 99.5% Black or African American 3 0.2% Asian 3 0.2% Two or more races 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.7%
66.3%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
22.9%
24.8%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
8.3%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.7%
0.6%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.1% $10k–$15k 11.6% $15k–$25k 17.7% $25k–$35k 9.9% $35k–$50k 19.5% $50k–$75k 16.9% $75k–$100k 7.3% $100k–$150k 7.2% $150k–$200k 0.2% $200k+ 3.7% Median income $39,028
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $84,500 Median rent / month $773 Owner occupied 77.5% Renter occupied 22.5% Vacant 30.5% Single-family detached 75.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 20.1% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.40
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.3% 2000–2009 6.5% 1990–1999 11.9% 1980–1989 7.3% 1970–1979 16.6% 1960–1969 7.8% 1950–1959 8.3% 1940–1949 8.0% 1939 or earlier 30.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.7% 1 bedroom 3.0% 2 bedrooms 28.2% 3 bedrooms 53.8% 4 bedrooms 8.3% 5+ bedrooms 3.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.6% 1 vehicle 35.9% 2 vehicles 31.1% 3 or more 27.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 30.1% Electricity 43.1% Propane / LP gas 11.2% Fuel oil 0.6% Wood 15.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 274 43.7% Cohabiting couple 8 1.3% Male householder, no spouse 124 19.8% Female householder, no spouse 221 35.2% Households with children under 18 156 24.9% Households with seniors (65+) 297 47.4% Average household size 2.33
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.1% 24.1% Married 42.3% 44.6% Separated 6.7% 6.2% Widowed 1.4% 21.7% Divorced 13.6% 3.4%
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.1%
Some HS, no diploma
14.9%
Some college, no degree
11.3%
Graduate / professional
2.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 71.9% Bachelor's or higher 7.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 3.9% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 93 45.4% High school 82 40.0% College / grad school 22 10.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Public administration
5.4%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Professional & management
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.1% Service 12.7% Sales & office 35.7% Natural resources & construction 15.3% Production & transportation 18.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.3% Government 13.8% Self-employed 5.6% Unpaid family workers 2.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.2% Carpool 17.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.2% Work from home 3.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
17.2%
Female-led households
72.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.0% Retirement income 24.4% Supplemental Security 22.5% Cash public assistance 10.7% Food stamps / SNAP 37.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.4% High blood pressure 48.4% High cholesterol 41.2% Diabetes 15.8% Heart disease 10.4% Stroke 5.0% Asthma 12.2% Arthritis 38.0% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 15.7% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 30.8% Binge drinking 13.6% No physical activity 39.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.9% Depression 27.7% Fair or poor health 28.5% Poor mental health 19.6% Poor physical health 18.8% No health insurance 13.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.4% Visited dentist 45.0% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 26.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 64 5.2%
Disability % Any disability 31.9% Under 18 10.0% 18–64 years 29.1% 65 and over 55.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.0% Public insurance 59.5% No insurance 4.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,442 98.9% 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) 1,458 100.0% Born in same state 1,455 99.8% Born in different state 1,248 85.6% Foreign born 3 0.2% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 280 19.2% Arab 267 18.3% Italian 47 3.2%
Ancestry Count % Polish 15 1% English 4 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.0% Internet access 81.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40472
What city is ZIP code 40472 in?
ZIP code 40472 is primarily assigned to Ravenna, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40472 in?
ZIP code 40472 falls within Estill County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40472?
27% of residents in ZIP code 40472 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 40472?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 40472 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 40472 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40472?
The median home value in ZIP code 40472 is $84,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 40472 in?
ZIP code 40472 observes the EST timezone.
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