Perry County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 25 ZIP codes · 24 cities
25
ZIP codes
27,929
population (2021)
-2.7%
pop change since 2010
21193
FIPS code
Perry County ZIP code map
About Perry County
Perry County is located in Kentucky and contains 25 ZIP codes across 24 cities and communities.
The county's population was 27,929 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.7% from 28,712 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Perry County is 21193.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 27,929 |
| 2010 population | 28,712 |
| Change | -2.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21193 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Perry County
Ary
Avawam
Bonnyman
Buckhorn
Bulan
Busy
Chavies
Combs
Cornettsville
Delphia
Dice
Dwarf
Gays Creek
Happy
Hazard
Jeff
Krypton
Rowdy
Saul
Scuddy
Slemp
Vicco
Viper
Yerkes
ZIP codes for Perry County, KY (25)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40981 | Saul | Perry | View map |
| 41367 | Rowdy | Perry | View map |
| 41701 | Hazard | Perry | View map |
| 41702 | Hazard | Perry | View map |
| 41712 | Ary | Perry | View map |
| 41713 | Avawam | Perry | View map |
| 41719 | Bonnyman | Perry | View map |
| 41721 | Buckhorn | Perry | View map |
| 41722 | Bulan | Perry | View map |
| 41723 | Busy | Perry | View map |
| 41727 | Chavies | Perry | View map |
| 41729 | Combs | Perry | View map |
| 41731 | Cornettsville | Perry | View map |
| 41735 | Delphia | Perry | View map |
| 41736 | Dice | Perry | View map |
| 41739 | Dwarf | Perry | View map |
| 41745 | Gays Creek | Perry | View map |
| 41746 | Happy | Perry | View map |
| 41751 | Jeff | Perry | View map |
| 41754 | Krypton | Perry | View map |
| 41760 | Scuddy | Perry | View map |
| 41763 | Slemp | Perry | View map |
| 41773 | Vicco | Perry | View map |
| 41774 | Viper | Perry | View map |
| 41778 | Yerkes | Perry | View map |
Demographics & statistics
30,770
Population
41.3
Median age
$40,456
Median household income
$26,839
Per capita income
$44,421
Median home value
$173
Median monthly rent
83.2%
Home ownership
21.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
Unemployment
11,186
Housing units
9.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
983
Under 5
913
789
5–9
732
1,396
10–14
1,297
964
15–19
896
812
20–24
754
1,880
25–34
1,746
2,023
35–44
1,879
2,163
45–54
2,008
1,133
55–59
1,053
1,121
60–64
1,041
1,679
65–74
1,560
791
75–84
735
219
85+
203
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,358 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 23,412 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,187 | 18.8% |
| Median age | 41.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.8%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Black or African American
0.9%
Asian
0.7%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,058 | 92.8% |
| Two or more races | 970 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 546 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 272 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 211 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 146 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 60 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.5%
$10k–$15k
9.6%
$15k–$25k
13.4%
$25k–$35k
11.1%
$35k–$50k
8.5%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
11.5%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $40,456 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
42.6%
$50k–$100k
25.3%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k–$300k
8.0%
$300k–$500k
1.6%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $44,421 |
| Median rent / month | $173 |
| Owner occupied | 83.2% |
| Renter occupied | 16.8% |
| Vacant | 12.0% |
| Single-family detached | 60.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 36.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% |
| 3 or more | 19.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.0% |
| Electricity | 68.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.6% |
| Fuel oil | 2.6% |
| Wood | 4.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,412 | 49.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,177 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,024 | 19.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,476 | 25.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,730 | 25.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,797 | 32.7% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.9% | 15.2% |
| Married | 59.0% | 49.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 16.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.7%
Some HS, no diploma
11.6%
HS graduate
37.9%
Some college, no degree
18.0%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
3.5%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 74.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 392 | 2.7% |
| Kindergarten | 278 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,535 | 49.7% |
| High school | 1,695 | 27.8% |
| College / grad school | 906 | 6.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.4%
Retail trade
14.7%
Construction
9.1%
Professional & management
8.6%
Public administration
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Agriculture & mining
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Manufacturing
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Other services
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.7% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 27.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.2% |
| Production & transportation | 18.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.9% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.9% |
| Carpool | 17.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.6 |
Poverty
All people
21.9%
Under 18 years
28.5%
18 and over
20.1%
Married-couple families
11.1%
Female-led households
32.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 22.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 28.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.1% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| Arthritis | 33.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 14.0% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 35.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 27.3% |
| Poor mental health | 20.1% |
| Poor physical health | 17.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.0% |
| Visited dentist | 42.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.6% |
| Teeth loss | 26.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,287 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 34.6% |
| Under 18 | 13.8% |
| 18–64 years | 28.9% |
| 65 and over | 60.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 42.5% |
| Public insurance | 68.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,874 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 222 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 78 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 110 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,508 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 30,455 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 26,352 | 83.8% |
| Foreign born | 53 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 262 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 118 | 8.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,342 | 10.9% |
| Italian | 3,089 | 10% |
| Arab | 2,865 | 9.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 102 | 0.3% |
| German | 14 | 0% |
| Polish | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 81.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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