PlainZIP

Chavies, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41727

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

640
22/sq mi
$59,676
Median income
$90,300
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chavies pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41727 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41727 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chavies, Perry County, Kentucky, home to just 640 residents across 28.8 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41727 reports a modest median household income of $59,676 (0% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $27,813. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $90,300 (43% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 96.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 41727, plus 6 more within Perry County, give a clearer read than the 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 41727

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chavies, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41727.

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 41727, Chavies, 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

640

Population

28.8

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41727?

39.0

Median Age

56.2%

Male

43.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.6%
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 2.4%
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?

$59,676

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$27,813

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41727 ranks nationally

Chavies, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,676 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

625

Total Housing Units

589

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.8%
Renter 3.2%

$90,300

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

2003

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 41727, employing approximately 556 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,404,000.

21

Businesses

556

Employees

$19.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 23.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 23.8%
Construction 4 19.1%

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 41727 vs 41754 →

ZIP 41727 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 41727 ranks #5 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 41727 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 41727 ranks #2 of 7 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
41754 Krypton, KY 460 3.8 mi
41348 Lost Creek, KY 1,219 4.8 mi
41719 Bonnyman, KY 1,043 4.8 mi
41723 Busy, KY 1,537 7.0 mi
41390 Whick, KY 52 5.5 mi
41367 Rowdy, KY 179 6.2 mi
41745 Gays Creek, KY 200 7.2 mi
41713 Avawam, KY 51 9.4 mi
41701 Hazard, KY 17,252 7.4 mi
41729 Combs, KY 230 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Perry County

41701 standard
Hazard, KY
Pop: 17,252
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

Related Areas

Perry County Chavies, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41727 in? ▼
ZIP code 41727 (Chavies) 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 41727? ▼
ZIP code 41727 in Chavies, KY has a population of 640 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41727? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41727 is $59,676, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41727? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 41727 is $90,300, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41727? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41727 is White at 97.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41727? ▼
ZIP code 41727 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 556 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41727? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41727 are: Retail trade (5), Transportation and warehousing (5), Construction (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41727? ▼
In ZIP code 41727, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 41727? ▼
In ZIP code 41727, approximately 96.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41727? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41727 is 14.1% 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.