PlainZIP

Clayhole, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41317

Breathitt County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

190
3/sq mi
$18,906
Median income
$30,200
Median home value
0.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clayhole pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41317 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41317 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clayhole, Breathitt County, Kentucky, home to just 190 residents across 61.3 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41317 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $18,906 (68% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $13,560. Local economic indicators show a 47.7% poverty rate alongside 27.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $30,200 (81% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Breathitt County, letting you compare 41317 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41317, Clayhole, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

190

Population

61.3

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41317?

55.9

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$18,906

Median Household Income

-68% vs state

$13,560

Per Capita Income

47.7%

Poverty Rate

27.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41317 ranks nationally

Clayhole, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$18,906 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

169

Total Housing Units

169

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$30,200

Median Home Value

-81% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 41317 vs 41367 →

ZIP 41317 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41317 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 41317 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 41317 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
41367 Rowdy, KY 179 2.9 mi
41712 Ary, KY 380 6.3 mi
41348 Lost Creek, KY 1,219 6.7 mi
41722 Bulan, KY 1,688 6.5 mi
41701 Hazard, KY 17,252 10.3 mi
41772 Vest, KY 277 7.8 mi
41366 Rousseau, KY 20 10.3 mi
41739 Dwarf, KY 179 9.2 mi
41339 Jackson, KY 10,957 8.5 mi
41727 Chavies, KY 640 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Breathitt County

41339 standard
Jackson, KY
Pop: 10,957
41348 standard
Lost Creek, KY
Pop: 1,219
41385 standard
Vancleve, KY
Pop: 470
41390 standard
Whick, KY
Pop: 52
41366 standard
Rousseau, KY
Pop: 20

Related Areas

Breathitt County Clayhole, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41317 in? ▼
ZIP code 41317 (Clayhole) is located in Breathitt County, Kentucky. Breathitt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/breathitt-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41317? ▼
ZIP code 41317 in Clayhole, KY has a population of 190 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41317? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41317 is $18,906, which is 75% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41317? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 41317 is $30,200, which is 89% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41317? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41317 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41317? ▼
In ZIP code 41317, 43.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 0.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 41317? ▼
In ZIP code 41317, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41317? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41317 is 47.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.