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ZIP Code 41721

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

788
8/sq mi
1.3%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 41721 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 98.5 square miles in Buckhorn, Perry County, Kentucky. The area is home to 788 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 41721 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41721 sits at , while per-capita income is $18,787. The poverty rate stands at 37.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 91.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41721 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Perry County, so you can benchmark 41721 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41721, Buckhorn, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

788

Population

98.5

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41721?

55.0

Median Age

56.4%

Male

43.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.2%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 18.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
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?

$18,787

Per Capita Income

37.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 39.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.3%

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

What does housing look like?

297

Total Housing Units

219

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

1.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.8%
Renter 8.2%

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 41721, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $834,000.

4

Businesses

13

Employees

$834K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 41721 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 41721 ranks #4 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 Code City Population Distance
41762 Sizerock, KY 107 3.9 mi
41745 Gays Creek, KY 200 3.7 mi
41766 Thousandsticks, KY 131 9.1 mi
40972 Oneida, KY 1,327 6.9 mi
41749 Hyden, KY 3,556 9.0 mi
41390 Whick, KY 52 9.5 mi
41314 Booneville, KY 5,239 11.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41721 in?
ZIP code 41721 (Buckhorn) 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 41721?
ZIP code 41721 in Buckhorn, KY has a population of 788 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41721?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41721 is White at 76.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41721?
ZIP code 41721 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41721?
In ZIP code 41721, 39.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.3% 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 41721?
In ZIP code 41721, approximately 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41721?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41721 is 37.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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