41772 ZIP Code — Vest, KY

Knott County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41772 is located in Vest, Kentucky, within Knott County. It covers approximately 16.04 square miles and serves a population of 342 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41772

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,770. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% 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. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 41772 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

342

population

16.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41772 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41772

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41772. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vest	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41831 Leburn (5.2 mi) 41722 Bulan (5.7 mi) 41740 Emmalena (7 mi) 41712 Ary (7.4 mi) 41317 Clayhole (8 mi) 41839 Mousie (9.2 mi) 41822 Hindman (10 mi) 41640 Hueysville (11.8 mi) 41339 Jackson (12.1 mi) 41630 Garrett (12.6 mi) 41701 Hazard (13 mi) 41834 Littcarr (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	342
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	16.04 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.4463
Longitude	-83.0595
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	606

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.1%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	7.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

342

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$47,770

Median household income

$19,546

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

161

Housing units

5.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	84	24.6%
18 and over	258	75.4%
65 and over	91	26.6%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Two or more races 6.3%

Group	Count	%
White	319	87.4%
Hispanic or Latino	23	6.3%
Two or more races	23	6.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.1%	66.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	7.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 29.2%

$35k–$50k 41.0%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	29.2%
$35k–$50k	41.0%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
Median income	$47,770

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 51.1%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 37.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	69.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.3%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	31.7%
1990–1999	31.2%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.7%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	81.0%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	61.5%
3 or more	16.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.4%
Electricity	63.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Wood	7.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	115	71.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	13	8.1%
Female householder, no spouse	33	20.5%
Households with children under 18	27	16.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	45.3%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	0.0%
Married	74.7%	73.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	27.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.0%

Some HS, no diploma 36.4%

HS graduate 14.7%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	49.6%
Bachelor's or higher	5.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	38	69.1%
High school	17	30.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 55.0%

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Construction 16.3%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	41.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.9%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	9.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.3%
Retirement income	40.4%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	48.0%
High cholesterol	41.9%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	13.0%
Arthritis	38.0%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	16.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.1%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	38.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	29.8%
Poor mental health	20.5%
Poor physical health	19.9%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	44.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	27.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.2%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.6%
Public insurance	43.3%
No insurance	27.5%
Uninsured under 19	84.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	330	96.5%
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)	331	96.8%
Born in same state	324	94.7%
Born in different state	240	70.2%
Foreign born	7	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	3.2%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	70	20.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	63	18.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	91.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41772

What city is ZIP code 41772 in?

ZIP code 41772 is primarily assigned to Vest, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41772 in?

ZIP code 41772 falls within Knott County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41772?

5% 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 41772 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 41772 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 41772 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 41772 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 41772 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 41772 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 41772 in?

ZIP code 41772 observes the EST timezone.