Gays Creek, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41745

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

200
12/sq mi
$30,667
Median income
$188,300
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gays Creek pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41745 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41745 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.4 square miles in Gays Creek, Perry County, Kentucky. The area is home to 200 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 41745 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41745 sits at $30,667 (49% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $16,572. The poverty rate stands at 40.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $188,300 (18% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41745 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Perry County, so you can benchmark 41745 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 41745, Gays Creek, 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

200

Population

16.4

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41745?

29.8

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

1.4%

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?

$30,667

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$16,572

Per Capita Income

40.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41745 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,667 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 73.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

239

Total Housing Units

214

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

3.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$188,300

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

1979

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 41745 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 41745 ranks #7 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 41745 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 41745 ranks #5 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
41721 Buckhorn, KY 788 3.7 mi
41762 Sizerock, KY 107 6.3 mi
41390 Whick, KY 52 6.0 mi
41727 Chavies, KY 640 7.2 mi
41754 Krypton, KY 460 6.7 mi
41749 Hyden, KY 3,556 9.6 mi
41723 Busy, KY 1,537 8.5 mi
41348 Lost Creek, KY 1,219 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41745 in?
ZIP code 41745 (Gays Creek) 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 41745?
ZIP code 41745 in Gays Creek, KY has a population of 200 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41745?
The median household income in ZIP 41745 is $30,667, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41745?
The median home value in ZIP 41745 is $188,300, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41745?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41745 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41745?
In ZIP code 41745, 73.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 41745?
In ZIP code 41745, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41745?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41745 is 40.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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