City

Irvine, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Estill County  ·  Kentucky

👥12,650Population
💰$45,060Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$114,500Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓19.2%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.1%
Asian1.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty21.3% ▲ 113% above avg
College Grads19.2% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
No HS Diploma614 (7.7%)
HS Graduate3,490 (43.7%)
Some College1,553 (19.4%)
Associates805 (10.1%)
Bachelors668 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree864 (10.8%)

Education

No HS: 7.7%HS Grad: 43.7%Some College: 19.4%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 10.8%Edu
No HS7.7%
HS Grad43.7%
Some College19.4%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate10.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,060 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$114,500 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$672/mo
Total Housing Units6,030
Vacant Units759

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Irvine, KY

Irvine is a city in Kentucky, located in Estill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,650 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Irvine is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,060 is below the national average. Approximately 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Irvine is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $672 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Irvine is less-educated. 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.91%).

Irvine, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Irvine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40336 12,650 $45,060 $114,500 $672 7.3% 19.2% 72.4%