41721 ZIP Code — Buckhorn, KY

Perry County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41721 is located in Buckhorn, Kentucky, within Perry County. It covers approximately 42.90 square miles and serves a population of 555 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41721

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $43,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $20,331. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 47% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 56 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 45%.

Overall, ZIP code 41721 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

555

population

42.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41721 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41721

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41721. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buckhorn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41762 Sizerock (4.9 mi) 41749 Hyden (7.5 mi) 41714 Bear Branch (7.7 mi) 41754 Krypton (7.7 mi) 41727 Chavies (8.5 mi) 40972 Oneida (9.2 mi) 41719 Bonnyman (11.9 mi) 41314 Booneville (12.5 mi) 41348 Lost Creek (12.7 mi) 40914 Big Creek (13.1 mi) 41729 Combs (14.6 mi) 40868 Stinnett (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	555
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	42.90 sq mi
Water area	1.05 sq mi
Latitude	37.3067
Longitude	-83.4728
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	606

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.1%	60.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	11.1%	27.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	9.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

555

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$20,331

Median household income

$20,547

Per capita income

$43,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

33.6%

Poverty rate

12.0%

Unemployment

225

Housing units

3.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	56	10.1%
18 and over	499	89.9%
65 and over	180	32.4%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.8%

Two or more races 9.5%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.5%

Black or African American 1.7%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	453	75.8%
Two or more races	57	9.5%
Hispanic or Latino	43	7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	33	5.5%
Black or African American	10	1.7%
Other race	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.1%	60.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	11.1%	27.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	9.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 16.1%

$10k–$15k 22.8%

$15k–$25k 24.7%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.1%
$10k–$15k	22.8%
$15k–$25k	24.7%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$20,331

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 59.3%

$50k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 1.5%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$300k–$500k 16.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$43,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	67.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.6%
2000–2009	35.1%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.2%
2 bedrooms	13.2%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	39.7%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	18.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	55.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Fuel oil	3.0%
Wood	36.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	119	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	25	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	49	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	74	27.7%
Households with children under 18	23	8.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	126	47.2%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	10.1%
Married	48.7%	41.2%
Separated	4.2%	3.9%
Widowed	0.0%	12.5%
Divorced	13.8%	32.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 55.3%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 1.9%

Bachelor's degree 2.1%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	3.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	41.9%
High school	36	58.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 34.8%

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Public administration 14.1%

Professional & management 9.2%

Wholesale trade 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Other services 4.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.4%
Service	23.4%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	34.8%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.7%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	21.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	55.7

Poverty

All people 33.6%

Under 18 years 42.4%

18 and over 33.1%

Married-couple families 15.1%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	24.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	46.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	14.4%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.6%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	38.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	29.0%
Fair or poor health	28.7%
Poor mental health	21.6%
Poor physical health	18.5%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	43.2%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	29.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	14.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	44.6%
Under 18	10.8%
18–64 years	38.6%
65 and over	62.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.0%
Public insurance	82.5%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	555	100.0%
Spanish	6	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	1.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	549	98.9%
Born in same state	549	98.9%
Born in different state	341	61.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.1%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	99	17.8%
Arab	59	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	40	7.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.1%
Internet access	75.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41721

What city is ZIP code 41721 in?

ZIP code 41721 is primarily assigned to Buckhorn, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41721 in?

ZIP code 41721 falls within Perry County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41721?

34% of residents in ZIP code 41721 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41721 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 41721 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41721?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 41721 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 41721 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 41721 in?

ZIP code 41721 observes the EST timezone.