41723 ZIP Code — Busy, KY

Perry County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41723 is located in Busy, Kentucky, within Perry County. It covers approximately 17.48 square miles and serves a population of 1,215 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41723

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $61,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $35,682. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 52% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 59%.

Overall, ZIP code 41723 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,215

population

17.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41723 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41723

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41723. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Busy	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,215
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	17.48 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	37.2547
Longitude	-83.3099
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	80.7%	60.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	13.4%	27.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	9.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,215

Population

People per sq mi

31.7

Median age

$35,682

Median household income

$12,572

Per capita income

$61,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

67.6%

Home ownership

39.4%

Poverty rate

15.5%

Unemployment

393

Housing units

6.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

106

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	461	37.9%
18 and over	754	62.1%
65 and over	123	10.1%
Median age	31.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,158	91.7%
Hispanic or Latino	48	3.8%
Other race	48	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.7%	60.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	13.4%	27.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	9.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 30.4%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 32.2%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	30.4%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	32.2%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	4.0%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
Median income	$35,682

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 48.0%

$50k–$100k 35.2%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$200k–$300k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$61,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	67.6%
Renter occupied	32.4%
Vacant	22.9%
Single-family detached	41.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	56.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	47.3%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	53.8%
3 bedrooms	24.2%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.1%
1 vehicle	39.4%
2 vehicles	25.2%
3 or more	23.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	80.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Wood	10.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	164	40.6%
Cohabiting couple	21	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	60	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	159	39.4%
Households with children under 18	185	45.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	27.7%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	11.0%
Married	50.5%	34.9%
Separated	8.2%	8.4%
Widowed	0.0%	23.7%
Divorced	16.5%	21.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 24.3%

HS graduate 29.1%

Some college, no degree 30.1%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 3.4%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.0%
Bachelor's or higher	6.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	94	18.4%
Kindergarten	60	11.7%
Elementary school	259	50.6%
High school	64	12.5%
College / grad school	35	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 30.2%

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Transportation & utilities 13.8%

Construction 13.2%

Public administration 12.6%

Retail trade 7.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	23.3%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	29.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.6%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	5.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 39.4%

Under 18 years 46.6%

18 and over 35.0%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 34.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	5.9%
Supplemental Security	19.8%
Cash public assistance	16.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	51.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	20.6%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	49.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	59.0%
Under 18	49.9%
18–64 years	61.2%
65 and over	82.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.6%
Public insurance	80.4%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,130	93.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,215	100.0%
Born in same state	1,215	100.0%
Born in different state	1,071	88.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	283	23.3%
French	256	21.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	245	20.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	70.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41723

What city is ZIP code 41723 in?

ZIP code 41723 is primarily assigned to Busy, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41723 in?

ZIP code 41723 falls within Perry County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41723?

39% of residents in ZIP code 41723 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 41723 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 41723 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41723?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41723?

The median home value in ZIP code 41723 is $61,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 41723 in?

ZIP code 41723 observes the EST timezone.