41745 ZIP Code — Gays Creek, KY

Perry County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41745 is located in Gays Creek, Kentucky, within Perry County. It covers approximately 6.23 square miles and serves a population of 554 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41745

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $29,097. Poverty affects 54% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 69% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 41745 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

554

population

6.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41745 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41745

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41745. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gays Creek	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	554
Population density	89 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	6.23 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.3520
Longitude	-83.4349
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	69.9%	60.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	27.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

554

Population

People per sq mi

29.7

Median age

$29,097

Median household income

$11,891

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

54.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

137

Housing units

6.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	239	43.1%
18 and over	315	56.9%
65 and over	80	14.4%
Median age	29.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	554	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.9%	60.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	27.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 23.9%

$25k–$35k 43.4%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	23.9%
$25k–$35k	43.4%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
Median income	$29,097

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 50.0%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 29.7%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	63.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	43.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	51.2%
3 bedrooms	32.1%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.4%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	50.3%
Propane / LP gas	30.2%
Wood	19.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	69	43.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	46	28.9%
Female householder, no spouse	44	27.7%
Households with children under 18	64	40.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	49.1%
Average household size	3.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.1%	36.3%
Married	50.7%	35.4%
Separated	0.0%	8.4%
Widowed	5.7%	6.6%
Divorced	21.4%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 61.0%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	6.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	29	25.0%
Elementary school	26	22.4%
High school	51	44.0%
College / grad school	10	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 34.8%

Construction 14.3%

Agriculture & mining 13.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.0%
Service	27.7%
Sales & office	27.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	27.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.9%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.1%
Work from home	20.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 54.4%

Under 18 years 87.8%

18 and over 31.7%

Married-couple families 66.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	5.0%
Supplemental Security	39.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	68.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	14.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.2%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	38.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	28.6%
Fair or poor health	29.0%
Poor mental health	21.3%
Poor physical health	18.8%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	44.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	29.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.1%
Under 18	21.3%
18–64 years	27.2%
65 and over	78.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	12.5%
Public insurance	95.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	421	76.0%
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)	554	100.0%
Born in same state	554	100.0%
Born in different state	480	86.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	206	37.2%
Arab	91	16.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	87	15.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.7%
Internet access	79.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41745

What city is ZIP code 41745 in?

ZIP code 41745 is primarily assigned to Gays Creek, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41745 in?

ZIP code 41745 falls within Perry County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41745?

54% of residents in ZIP code 41745 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 41745 family-oriented?

43% of residents in ZIP code 41745 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41745?

7% 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 41745 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 41745 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 41745 in?

ZIP code 41745 observes the EST timezone.