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 Moderate-density area
- $59,676
- Median income Below-median income area
- $90,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,813. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $90,300 (43% below the average Kentucky ZIP); owner occupancy is 96.8%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Perry County, so 41727 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 41727
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chavies, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41727.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 41727?
39.0
Median Age
56.2%
Male
43.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$59,676
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$27,813
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 41727 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Chavies, 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)
$59,676 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
625housing units
625
Total Housing Units
589
Occupied Units
36
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$90,300
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
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.
- 41701
Hazard (41701)
17,252 residents
- 41723 1,537
Busy (41723)
1,537 residents
- 41348 1,219
Lost Creek (41348)
1,219 residents
- 41719 1,043
Bonnyman (41719)
1,043 residents
- 41727 640
Chavies (41727)
640 residents
- 41754 460
Krypton (41754)
460 residents
- 41729 230
Combs (41729)
230 residents
- 41745 200
Gays Creek (41745)
200 residents
- 41367 179
Rowdy (41367)
179 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41727 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 41727 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
- 41727
Chavies (41727)
$59,676 median income
- 41729
Combs (41729)
$40,769 median income
- 41701
Hazard (41701)
$39,439 median income
- 41348
Lost Creek (41348)
$34,732 median income
- 41745
Gays Creek (41745)
$30,667 median income
- 41723 $28,000
Busy (41723)
$28,000 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41727, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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