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Breathitt County
Clayhole, KY
41317
41317 ZIP Code — Clayhole, KY
Breathitt County, Kentucky
ZIP code 41317 is located in
Clayhole ,
Kentucky ,
within Breathitt County .
It covers approximately 41.07 square miles and serves a population of
467 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 606 .
About ZIP code 41317
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $31,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $22,708. Poverty affects 47% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 51% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 47%.
Overall, ZIP code 41317 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
467
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
41.07 sq mi
Water area
0.22 sq mi
Latitude
37.4639
Longitude
-83.2028
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
606
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.0%
65.7%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
24.3%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
9.0%
8.3%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$22,708
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 86 18.4% 18 and over 381 81.6% 65 and over 130 27.8% Median age 51.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.0%
65.7%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
24.3%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
9.0%
8.3%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 20.0% $10k–$15k 21.7% $15k–$25k 15.3% $25k–$35k 11.9% $35k–$50k 6.0% $50k–$75k 6.8% $100k–$150k 15.7% $200k+ 2.6% Median income $22,708
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $31,100 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 87.7% Renter occupied 12.3% Vacant 6.0% Single-family detached 42.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 54.8% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.03
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 20.0% 2000–2009 10.0% 1990–1999 20.0% 1980–1989 21.2% 1970–1979 20.8% 1960–1969 2.4% 1950–1959 1.6% 1940–1949 4.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.2% 2 bedrooms 26.8% 3 bedrooms 63.6% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 2.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 17.4% 1 vehicle 44.3% 2 vehicles 22.1% 3 or more 16.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 23.8% Propane / LP gas 12.8% Fuel oil 13.2% Wood 37.9% No fuel used 2.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 61 26.0% Cohabiting couple 4 1.7% Male householder, no spouse 80 34.0% Female householder, no spouse 90 38.3% Households with children under 18 77 32.8% Households with seniors (65+) 107 45.5% Average household size 1.99
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.5% 13.5% Married 41.2% 22.9% Separated 6.0% 4.5% Widowed 14.8% 17.9% Divorced 15.4% 41.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
23.1%
Some college, no degree
11.0%
Graduate / professional
0.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 68.0% Bachelor's or higher 6.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 3.8% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 51 65.4% High school 24 30.8% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.9%
Public administration
25.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.6% Service 31.0% Sales & office 17.9% Natural resources & construction 8.3% Production & transportation 14.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 48.8% Government 38.1% Self-employed 13.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.7% Carpool 14.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 35.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.5%
Female-led households
60.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 59.1% Retirement income 20.9% Supplemental Security 34.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 51.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 44.7% High blood pressure 46.5% High cholesterol 40.3% Diabetes 16.4% Heart disease 10.5% Stroke 5.3% Asthma 13.2% Arthritis 38.4% Kidney disease 4.4% Pulmonary disease 17.1% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 34.3% Binge drinking 13.6% No physical activity 41.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.1% Depression 29.0% Fair or poor health 32.1% Poor mental health 21.5% Poor physical health 20.9% No health insurance 13.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.2% Visited dentist 39.7% Cholesterol screening 87.0% Teeth loss 31.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 46.5% Under 18 19.8% 18–64 years 48.6% 65 and over 60.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 29.1% Public insurance 85.0% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 459 98.3% 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) 467 100.0% Born in same state 467 100.0% Born in different state 421 90.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 234 50.1%
Ancestry Count % French 37 7.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 50.3% Internet access 51.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41317
What city is ZIP code 41317 in?
ZIP code 41317 is primarily assigned to Clayhole, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 41317 in?
ZIP code 41317 falls within Breathitt County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41317?
47% of residents in ZIP code 41317 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 41317 have a large retiree population?
59% of households in ZIP code 41317 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 41317 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 41317 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 41317?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 41317 in?
ZIP code 41317 observes the EST timezone.
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