PlainZIP

Cornettsville, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41731

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

1,023
15/sq mi
$52,353
Median income
$55,900
Median home value
6.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cornettsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41731 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41731 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cornettsville, Perry County, Kentucky, home to just 1,023 residents across 69.6 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41731 reports a modest median household income of $52,353 (12% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $22,374. Local economic indicators show a 9.1% poverty rate alongside 7.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $55,900 (65% below the state average); renters pay a median of $715 monthly, and 67.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is -. To put 41731 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Perry County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 41731, Cornettsville, 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

1,023

Population

69.6

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41731?

42.7

Median Age

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
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 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$52,353

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$22,374

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41731 ranks nationally

Cornettsville, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,353 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.8%

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

What does housing look like?

576

Total Housing Units

384

Occupied Units

192

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.4%
Renter 32.6%

$55,900

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$715

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 41731, employing approximately 52 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,672,000.

8

Businesses

52

Employees

$3.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 37.5%

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 41731 vs 41821 →

ZIP 41731 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 41731 ranks #2 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 41731 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 41731 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
41821 Hallie, KY 537 4.0 mi
41760 Scuddy, KY 35 6.7 mi
41763 Slemp, KY 574 4.9 mi
41804 Blackey, KY 720 5.0 mi
41774 Viper, KY 2,659 5.2 mi
41735 Delphia, KY 295 6.6 mi
41746 Happy, KY 835 7.2 mi
41819 Gordon, KY 392 8.3 mi
41848 Roxana, KY 80 6.7 mi
41832 Letcher, KY 424 6.7 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 Cornettsville, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41731 in? ▼
ZIP code 41731 (Cornettsville) 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 41731? ▼
ZIP code 41731 in Cornettsville, KY has a population of 1,023 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41731? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41731 is $52,353, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41731? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 41731 is $55,900, which is 80% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41731? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41731 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41731? ▼
ZIP code 41731 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 52 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41731? ▼
In ZIP code 41731, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.8% 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 41731? ▼
In ZIP code 41731, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41731? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41731 is 9.1% 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.