Zip code 41861: Raven, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 41861?

41861 is assigned to Raven, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 41861 in?

41861 is in Knott County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 41861?

About 169 people live in 41861, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 41861?

The median household income in 41861 is $28,906.

Q: What zip codes are near 41861?

The closest zip codes to 41861 are 41859, 41643, 41817, 41666, 41862.

Residential delivery areaKnott CountyEastern Time

Population

169

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$29K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$46K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

64.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

9.8 sq mi

17 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 41861

41861 is a rural zip code in Raven, Kentucky (Knott County), covering 9.8 sq mi of land. About 169 people live here, or 17 per square mile. The median resident is 64.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $28,906 a year, about 36% of the national median of $80,734. 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $45,900, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%).

How 41861 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 169 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age64.8
99th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.111th of 724 in KY
Unemployment rate35.7%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%6th of 719 in KY
Residents 65 and older48.5%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%13th of 724 in KY
Government workers61.1%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%11th of 719 in KY
Poverty rate32.5%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%112th of 722 in KY
Housing vacancy20.2%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%178th of 719 in KY
Veterans10.1%
90th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%83rd of 724 in KY
Median earnings per worker$58,214
72nd
U.S. $49,666 · KY $43,55251st of 700 in KY
Homeownership rate75.7%
68th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%410th of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.429
44th
U.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477361st of 715 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher18.9%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%257th of 723 in KY
Per capita income$23,765
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821514th of 722 in KY
Diversity index7.9
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5469th of 724 in KY
Population density17/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi678th of 724 in KY
Population169
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824701st of 724 in KY
Median household income$28,906
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726605th of 641 in KY
Median home value$45,900
1st
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600620th of 642 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%636th of 719 in KY
Broadband access67%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%670th of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%655th of 723 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%562nd of 724 in KY
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%595th of 634 in KY
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%715th of 724 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%529th of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%665th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%658th of 719 in KY

Measure	41861	Knott	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Median age	64.8	44.6	39.1	38.9	99th	11th of 724
Unemployment rateWeakness	35.7%	9.3%	4.9%	5.2%	99th	6th of 719
Residents 65 and older	48.5%	20.7%	17.3%	17.2%	99th	13th of 724
Government workers	61.1%	23.2%	14.6%	14.5%	99th	11th of 719
Poverty rateWeakness	32.5%	23.3%	16.1%	12.5%	97th	112th of 722
Housing vacancy	20.2%	17.4%	10.3%	10.1%	93rd	178th of 719
Veterans	10.1%	4.2%	6.5%	6.2%	90th	83rd of 724
Median earnings per worker	$58,214	$41,520	$43,552	$49,666	72nd	51st of 700
Homeownership rate	75.7%	72.7%	68.3%	65.2%	68th	410th of 719
Income inequality (Gini)	0.429	0.450	0.477	0.483	44th	361st of 715
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.9%	19.5%	27.6%	35.7%	18th	257th of 723
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,765	$23,721	$35,821	$44,673	6th	514th of 722
Diversity index	7.9	6.4	32.5	61.4	3rd	469th of 724
Population density	17/sq mi	39/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	678th of 724
Population	169	13,830	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	701st of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$28,906	$41,761	$63,726	$80,734	1st	605th of 641
Median home value	$45,900	$77,000	$205,600	$332,700	1st	620th of 642
Work from home	0%	7.6%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	636th of 719
Broadband accessWeakness	67%	84.1%	88.6%	91%	1st	670th of 719
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	2.4%	6%	8.4%	1st	655th of 723
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.9%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	562nd of 724
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	49.3%	45.4%	51.1%	1st	595th of 634
Residents under 18	0%	19.8%	22.6%	22%	1st	715th of 724
Tech workers	0%	1.6%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	529th of 719
Healthcare workers	0%	12.8%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	665th of 719
Self-employed workers	0%	5.1%	8.6%	10%	1st	658th of 719

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

15%

35–44

45–54

28%

55–64

39%

65–74

75+

Median age

64.8

Under 18

65 and over

48.5%

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

7.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

100%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 103
Average household size: 1.6
Family households: 51.5%
Married couples: 30.1%
Living alone: 48.5%
Veterans (of adults): 10.1%
Male / female: 39% / 61%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

46%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

41861

$28,906

Knott Co.

$41,761

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,765

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

32.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.429

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

41861

$45,900

Knott Co.

$77,000

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

41861

—

Knott Co.

$756

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

57%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

43%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 129
Owner-occupied: 75.7%
Vacant: 20.2%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

22%

Carpooled

78%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

39%

20–29

39%

30–44

22%

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

35.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

16.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

100%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

100%

Health care and social assistance

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$58,214

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

61.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

38.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	41861	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,214	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

47%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

19%

High school graduate or higher: 87.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 18.9%
Households with broadband: 67%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 53.4%
No internet access: 33%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Raven
State: Kentucky
County: Knott County
Center point: 37.3850° N, 82.8182° W
Land area: 9.8 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 41861

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
41859	Dema, KY	2.5 mi	240	$46,406	$55,600
41643	Lackey, KY	3.7 mi	134	$24,732	under $10,000
41817	Garner, KY	3.8 mi	377	$52,417	$49,200
41666	Wayland, KY	3.9 mi	654	$61,302	$106,300
41862	Topmost, KY	3.9 mi	1,036	$68,969	$88,100
41636	Hi Hat, KY	4.9 mi	646	$67,663	$71,800
41839	Mousie, KY	4.9 mi	608	—	$96,300
41606	Bevinsville, KY	5.6 mi	128	$28,068	$40,700
41612	Bypro, KY	5.7 mi	71	—	—
41844	Pippa Passes, KY	5.7 mi	1,261	$31,690	$73,900
41630	Garrett, KY	5.8 mi	836	$42,417	$45,400
41647	Mc Dowell, KY	6 mi	945	$36,234	$74,500

Questions about 41861

What city is zip code 41861?

41861 is assigned to Raven, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 41861 in?

41861 is in Knott County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 41861?

About 169 people live in 41861, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 41861 in?

41861 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 41861?

The median household income in 41861 is $28,906.

What zip codes are near 41861?

The closest zip codes to 41861 are 41859, 41643, 41817, 41666, 41862.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 41861, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.