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Irvine, KY
City in Estill County, Kentucky.
Population
2,723
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,868
ZIP codes
0
Irvine and its ZIP codes
Irvine at a glance
- Irvine is about 16 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,805 a year, 33% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,200 (32% below Kentucky) and median rent is $710 a month.
Local data for Irvine, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Irvine, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,805
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$139,200
Median rent
$710/mo
Homeownership
44.2%
Bachelor's or higher
23.1%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (251), German Americans (187), Cuban Americans (116).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Estill County. PPP loans are for Irvine.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 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
How people get to work
Irvine, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked12.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Irvine, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
576
Countywide, mostly 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 zone2 historic places
Cities near Irvine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RavennaCity | 1.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Clay CityCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| StantonCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| BeattyvilleCity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| RichmondCity | 18 mi | 22 |
| McKeeCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| BereaCity | 20 mi | 16.5 |
| JeffersonvilleCity | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| CamargoCity | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| BoonevilleCity | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| CamptonCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| WinchesterCity | 24 mi | 9.2 |
| Mount SterlingCity | 25 mi | 4.5 |
| AnnvilleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 8 |
| FrenchburgCity | 26 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Irvine, KY in?
- Irvine is in Estill County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Irvine, KY?
- About 2,723 people live in Irvine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Irvine?
- Nearby places include Ravenna (1.2 mi), Clay City (12 mi), Stanton (12 mi), Beattyville (16 mi), Richmond (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023