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Hazard, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41701

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

17,252
45/sq mi
$39,439
Median income
$97,600
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41701 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hazard, Perry County, Kentucky, home to 17,252 residents across 383.4 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41701 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,439 (34% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $30,839. 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.4%. Median home value sits at $97,600 (39% below the state average), median rent at $821 a month, and owner-occupancy at 62.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Perry County, so you can benchmark 41701 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 41701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hazard, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41701.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 41701, Hazard, 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

17,252

Population

383.4

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41701?

39.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$39,439

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$30,839

Per Capita Income

27.4%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 41701 ranks nationally

Hazard, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,439 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

8,093

Total Housing Units

6,773

Occupied Units

1,320

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.5%
Renter 37.5%

$97,600

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$821

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 41701 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -0.2% 132
2020 +3.1% 136
2021 -0.5% 135
2022 +5.5% 143
2024 – 194

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 451 business establishments in ZIP 41701, employing approximately 7,914 people with a combined annual payroll of $405,418,000.

451

Businesses

7,914

Employees

$405.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 115 25.5%
Retail trade 91 20.2%
Accommodation and food services 39 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 7.5%
Finance and insurance 31 6.9%
Other services (except public administration) 28 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 19 4.2%
Construction 16 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.3%
Wholesale trade 14 3.1%
Information 13 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 2.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 2.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 1.3%
Manufacturing 5 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 41701 vs 41729 →

ZIP 41701 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 41701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 41701 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 41701 ranks #3 of 5 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
41729 Combs, KY 230 2.7 mi
41719 Bonnyman, KY 1,043 3.5 mi
41739 Dwarf, KY 179 4.3 mi
41712 Ary, KY 380 5.6 mi
41754 Krypton, KY 460 7.2 mi
41751 Jeff, KY 289 6.9 mi
41722 Bulan, KY 1,688 6.5 mi
41317 Clayhole, KY 190 10.3 mi
41367 Rowdy, KY 179 8.4 mi
41713 Avawam, KY 51 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Perry County

41774 standard
Viper, KY
Pop: 2,659
41722 standard
Bulan, KY
Pop: 1,688
41723 standard
Busy, KY
Pop: 1,537
41773 standard
Vicco, KY
Pop: 1,273
41719 standard
Bonnyman, KY
Pop: 1,043
41731 standard
Cornettsville, KY
Pop: 1,023

Related Areas

Perry County Hazard, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41701 in? ▼
ZIP code 41701 (Hazard) is located in Perry County, Kentucky. Perry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/perry-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41701? ▼
ZIP code 41701 in Hazard, KY has a population of 17,252 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41701? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41701 is $39,439, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41701? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 41701 is $97,600, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41701? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41701 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41701? ▼
ZIP code 41701 has 451 business establishments employing approximately 7,914 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41701? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41701 are: Health care and social assistance (115), Retail trade (91), Accommodation and food services (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 41701? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 41701 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41701? ▼
In ZIP code 41701, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 41701? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41701 is 20.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 41701? ▼
In ZIP code 41701, approximately 62.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41701? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41701 is 27.4% 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.