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 Moderate-density area
- $39,439
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,839. The poverty rate is 27.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,600 (39% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $821; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Perry County, so 41701 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
115 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
91 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 39
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 34
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 establishments
- Finance and insurance 31
Finance and insurance
31 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 41701?
39.6
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$30,839
Per Capita Income
27.4%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 41701 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Hazard, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$39,439 16th percentile higher than 16% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,093housing units
8,093
Total Housing Units
6,773
Occupied Units
1,320
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,600
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 41701
Hazard (41701)
17,252 residents
- 41722 1,688
Bulan (41722)
1,688 residents
- 41719 1,043
Bonnyman (41719)
1,043 residents
- 41754 460
Krypton (41754)
460 residents
- 41712 380
Ary (41712)
380 residents
- 41751 289
Jeff (41751)
289 residents
- 41729 230
Combs (41729)
230 residents
- 41317 190
Clayhole (41317)
190 residents
- 41739 179
Dwarf (41739)
179 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 41701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41754
Krypton (41754)
$72,927 median income
- 41729
Combs (41729)
$40,769 median income
- 41701
Hazard (41701)
$39,439 median income
- 41722
Bulan (41722)
$29,568 median income
- 41317 $18,906
Clayhole (41317)
$18,906 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41701, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,252 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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