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Estill County, KY
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Estill County, Kentucky.
Population
14,035
Land area
253sq mi
People per sq mi
55
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Estill County
Estill County at a glance
- Estill County is 52% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,051, 28% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,500 (42% below Kentucky) and median rent is $711 a month.
- Its largest cities are Irvine (2,723) and Ravenna (642).
Local data for Estill County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Estill County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,051
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$119,500
Prices -0.6% in a year
Median rent
$711/mo
Homeownership
70.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.2%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
35.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (985), German Americans (706), Scottish Americans (240).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,217
2,261 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,838
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94M
FY 2026, $6,637 per person
PPP loans
$5.5M
268 loans, 990 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$37.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Estill County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 35.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Estill County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
576
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
45
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Estill County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Estill County, KY?
- Irvine is the largest city or town in Estill County, with about 2,723 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Estill County?
- Estill County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40336, 40472.
- What is the population of Estill County, KY?
- About 14,035 people live in Estill County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Estill County?
- Estill County borders Madison County, Clark County, Jackson County, Powell County, Lee County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023