41722 ZIP Code — Bulan, KY

Perry County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41722 is located in Bulan, Kentucky, within Perry County. It covers approximately 38.57 square miles and serves a population of 1,324 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41722

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,128. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 41%.

Overall, ZIP code 41722 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,324

population

38.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41722 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41722

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41722. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bulan	Acceptable
Bulan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41712 Ary (2.1 mi) 41740 Emmalena (3.7 mi) 41772 Vest (5.7 mi) 41701 Hazard (7.3 mi) 41317 Clayhole (8 mi) 41831 Leburn (8.5 mi) 41822 Hindman (8.6 mi) 41729 Combs (9.4 mi) 41719 Bonnyman (9.7 mi) 41773 Vicco (10.5 mi) 41759 Sassafras (10.7 mi) 41746 Happy (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,324
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	38.57 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	37.3739
Longitude	-83.1099
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	80.5%	60.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	27.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	9.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,324

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$40,128

Median household income

$19,784

Per capita income

$123,100

Median home value

$732

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

34.8%

Poverty rate

25.0%

Unemployment

500

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	307	23.2%
18 and over	1,017	76.8%
65 and over	190	14.4%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.2%

Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

Two or more races 8.7%

Other race 4.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,133	77.2%
Hispanic or Latino	144	9.8%
Two or more races	127	8.7%
Other race	64	4.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.5%	60.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	27.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	9.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 22.4%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	22.4%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	5.0%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
Median income	$40,128

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.6%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 40.0%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 3.4%

$500k–$1M 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,100
Median rent / month	$732
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	56.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	34.9%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	27.0%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	64.3%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	51.5%
3 or more	9.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.4%
Electricity	59.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.0%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	248	46.3%
Cohabiting couple	70	13.1%
Male householder, no spouse	59	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	159	29.7%
Households with children under 18	206	38.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	163	30.4%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	30.4%
Married	52.7%	40.4%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	18.0%
Divorced	12.4%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 24.8%

HS graduate 23.3%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	67.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.6%
Kindergarten	14	5.6%
Elementary school	127	50.8%
High school	105	42.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 48.5%

Manufacturing 19.5%

Retail trade 14.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Professional & management 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	21.8%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.8%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.1

Poverty

All people 34.8%

Under 18 years 56.4%

18 and over 29.0%

Married-couple families 15.3%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	23.5%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	43.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	45.8%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	35.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	14.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.9%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	36.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	27.5%
Poor mental health	20.4%
Poor physical health	18.1%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	46.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	26.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	41.4%
Under 18	32.9%
18–64 years	39.5%
65 and over	63.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.9%
Public insurance	75.6%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,251	94.5%
Spanish	39	3.1%
Other Indo-European	28	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,324	100.0%
Born in same state	1,296	97.9%
Born in different state	1,084	81.9%
Foreign born	28	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	85	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	80.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41722

What city is ZIP code 41722 in?

ZIP code 41722 is primarily assigned to Bulan, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41722 in?

ZIP code 41722 falls within Perry County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41722?

35% of residents in ZIP code 41722 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 41722 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 41722 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41722?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 41722 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 41722 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 41722 in?

ZIP code 41722 observes the EST timezone.