Combs, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41729

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

230
662/sq mi
$40,769
Median income
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Combs pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
662
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41729 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41729 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.3 square miles in Combs, Perry County, Kentucky. The area is home to 230 residents, producing a population density of 662 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 41729 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41729 sits at $40,769 (32% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $17,517. The poverty rate stands at 25.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41729 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Perry County, so you can benchmark 41729 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 41729, Combs, 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

230

Population

0.3

Area (sq mi)

662

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 41729?

60.1

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$40,769

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$17,517

Per Capita Income

25.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41729 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,769 6th percentile higher than 6% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

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

What does housing look like?

22

Total Housing Units

22

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1957

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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

ZIP 41729 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 41729 ranks #9 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 41729 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 41729 ranks #3 of 6 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
41701 Hazard, KY 17,252 2.7 mi
41719 Bonnyman, KY 1,043 3.0 mi
41713 Avawam, KY 51 4.5 mi
41723 Busy, KY 1,537 5.6 mi
41754 Krypton, KY 460 6.1 mi
41751 Jeff, KY 289 6.1 mi
41739 Dwarf, KY 179 6.8 mi
41776 Wooton, KY 1,509 7.9 mi
41727 Chavies, KY 640 7.7 mi
41764 Smilax, KY 741 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Perry County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41729 in?
ZIP code 41729 (Combs) 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 41729?
ZIP code 41729 in Combs, KY has a population of 230 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41729?
The median household income in ZIP 41729 is $40,769, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41729?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41729 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41729?
In ZIP code 41729, 74.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41729?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41729 is 25.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Combs, KY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.