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Perry County
Happy, KY
41746
41746 ZIP Code — Happy, KY
Perry County, Kentucky
ZIP code 41746 is located in
Happy ,
Kentucky ,
within Perry County .
It covers approximately 4.53 square miles and serves a population of
647 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 606 .
About ZIP code 41746
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 $49,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (18%), smoking (39%), poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 41746 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Happy
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
647
Population density
143 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
193
Geography
Land area
4.53 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
37.2181
Longitude
-83.1015
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
606
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.7%
60.5%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
39.2%
27.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
4.3%
9.9%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.8%
2.0%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 179 27.7% 18 and over 468 72.3% 65 and over 196 30.3% Median age 43.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
18.1%
Group Count % White 493 73.9% Black or African American 121 18.1% Two or more races 33 4.9% Hispanic or Latino 20 3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.7%
60.5%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
39.2%
27.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
4.3%
9.9%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.8%
2.0%
4.2%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 12.2% $15k–$25k 8.4% $25k–$35k 16.0% $35k–$50k 7.6% $50k–$75k 6.8% $75k–$100k 30.0% $100k–$150k 16.9% $150k–$200k 2.1% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $49,500 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 92.0% Renter occupied 8.0% Vacant 25.7% Single-family detached 65.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 34.5% Median rooms 7.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 22.3% 2000–2009 15.0% 1990–1999 14.4% 1980–1989 29.8% 1970–1979 13.2% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 5.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 33.5% 3 bedrooms 33.5% 4 bedrooms 32.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.9% 1 vehicle 34.2% 2 vehicles 21.1% 3 or more 30.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.6% Electricity 92.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 203 85.7% Cohabiting couple 14 5.9% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 20 8.4% Households with children under 18 151 63.7% Households with seniors (65+) 94 39.7% Average household size 2.71
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 3.0% 9.5% Married 90.6% 71.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 9.5% Divorced 6.4% 9.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
0.6%
Graduate / professional
23.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.0% Bachelor's or higher 27.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 95 59.7% High school 64 40.3% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
72.8%
Agriculture & mining
7.8%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Public administration
2.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.8% Service 0.0% Sales & office 55.6% Natural resources & construction 8.9% Production & transportation 7.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.3% Government 12.8% Self-employed 8.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.1% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 8.9% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 18.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
14.3%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.0% Retirement income 22.4% Supplemental Security 12.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 18.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 47.0% High blood pressure 51.4% High cholesterol 40.3% Diabetes 18.4% Heart disease 12.0% Stroke 6.3% Asthma 14.1% Arthritis 40.7% Kidney disease 5.0% Pulmonary disease 20.9% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 39.2% Binge drinking 12.8% No physical activity 46.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 43.2% Depression 31.5% Fair or poor health 39.2% Poor mental health 23.7% Poor physical health 24.7% No health insurance 16.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.4% Visited dentist 34.2% Cholesterol screening 85.2% Teeth loss 38.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 101 21.6%
Disability % Any disability 27.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 22.1% 65 and over 60.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.1% Public insurance 55.2% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 627 96.9% 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) 590 91.2% Born in same state 590 91.2% Born in different state 490 75.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 57 8.8% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 52 8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 48 7.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.6% Internet access 79.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41746
What city is ZIP code 41746 in?
ZIP code 41746 is primarily assigned to Happy, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 41746 in?
ZIP code 41746 falls within Perry County, Kentucky.
Does ZIP code 41746 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 41746 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 41746 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 41746 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 41746 have a large veteran population?
22% of civilians in ZIP code 41746 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41746?
21% of residents in ZIP code 41746 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 41746 in?
ZIP code 41746 observes the EST timezone.
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