41727 ZIP Code — Chavies, KY

Perry County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41727 is located in Chavies, Kentucky, within Perry County. It covers approximately 13.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,584 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41727

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 $68,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,143. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 30% 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. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 41727 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,584

population

13.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41727 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41727

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41727. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chavies	Acceptable
Chavies	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41754 Krypton (3 mi) 41719 Bonnyman (5.8 mi) 41348 Lost Creek (5.9 mi) 41721 Buckhorn (8.5 mi) 41729 Combs (8.9 mi) 41701 Hazard (9.3 mi) 41339 Jackson (10.2 mi) 41712 Ary (10.2 mi) 41317 Clayhole (10.3 mi) 41762 Sizerock (11.8 mi) 41749 Hyden (11.9 mi) 41722 Bulan (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,584
Population density	117 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	13.53 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	37.3540
Longitude	-83.3303
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	31.8%	60.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	65.6%	27.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,584

Population

117

People per sq mi

31.6

Median age

$68,143

Median household income

$26,681

Per capita income

$68,800

Median home value

$581

Median monthly rent

90.9%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

559

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

126

15–19

20–24

188

25–34

127

152

35–44

102

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	462	29.2%
18 and over	1,122	70.8%
65 and over	169	10.7%
Median age	31.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,576	99.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.8%	60.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	65.6%	27.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 3.7%

$50k–$75k 51.9%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	3.7%
$50k–$75k	51.9%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
Median income	$68,143

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.4%

$50k–$100k 52.6%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$68,800
Median rent / month	$581
Owner occupied	90.9%
Renter occupied	9.1%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	33.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	62.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	67.2%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	1.0%
1970–1979	2.4%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	4.4%
3 bedrooms	74.3%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	43.7%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	94.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	186	30.2%
Cohabiting couple	25	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	196	31.9%
Female householder, no spouse	208	33.8%
Households with children under 18	242	39.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	24.4%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.7%	11.3%
Married	33.5%	40.1%
Separated	0.0%	3.8%
Widowed	3.9%	23.9%
Divorced	4.9%	20.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	16	3.9%
Elementary school	129	31.6%
High school	202	49.5%
College / grad school	61	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.8%

Construction 20.6%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Information 9.4%

Professional & management 6.9%

Retail trade 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	25.5%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.3%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 13.0%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	11.5%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.7%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	36.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	27.1%
Poor mental health	21.3%
Poor physical health	17.9%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	46.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	28.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.3%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	36.6%
65 and over	92.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.5%
Public insurance	62.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,513	95.5%
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)	1,584	100.0%
Born in same state	1,584	100.0%
Born in different state	1,481	93.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	286	18.1%
French	232	14.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	111	7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41727

What city is ZIP code 41727 in?

ZIP code 41727 is primarily assigned to Chavies, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41727 in?

ZIP code 41727 falls within Perry County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 41727 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 41727 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41727?

9% 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 41727?

The median home value in ZIP code 41727 is $68,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 41727?

ZIP code 41727 has an estimated population of 1,584 residents, with a density of 117 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 41727 in?

ZIP code 41727 observes the EST timezone.