41774 ZIP Code — Viper, KY

Perry County, Kentucky

ZIP code 41774 is located in Viper, Kentucky, within Perry County. It covers approximately 44.90 square miles and serves a population of 2,291 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 41774

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $68,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($35,959) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% 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. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 41774 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.

2,291

population

44.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

41774 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 41774

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City	Status
Viper	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,291
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	44.90 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	37.1587
Longitude	-83.1220
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	58.0%	60.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	27.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	9.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	6.3%	2.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,291

Population

People per sq mi

48.8

Median age

$35,959

Median household income

$26,138

Per capita income

$68,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

1,083

Housing units

4.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

107

25–34

117

135

35–44

147

232

45–54

255

113

55–59

123

60–64

142

65–74

156

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	353	15.4%
18 and over	1,938	84.6%
65 and over	445	19.4%
Median age	48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,259	98%
Two or more races	18	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.6%
Other race	14	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.0%	60.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	27.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	9.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	6.3%	2.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 10.4%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 23.9%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 6.7%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	10.4%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	23.9%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	6.7%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	3.4%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$35,959

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.3%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$68,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	26.8%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	19.7%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	65.0%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	34.9%
2 vehicles	47.1%
3 or more	13.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.5%
Electricity	64.0%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%
Fuel oil	4.4%
Wood	3.4%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	485	47.2%
Cohabiting couple	59	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	108	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	376	36.6%
Households with children under 18	195	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	343	33.4%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	8.9%
Married	57.9%	45.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	3.1%	34.3%
Divorced	12.0%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 46.8%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 0.8%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	4.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	7.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	160	63.0%
High school	60	23.6%
College / grad school	15	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Retail trade 17.5%

Public administration 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.5%

Other services 7.7%

Construction 6.9%

Professional & management 6.2%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 28.0%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 25.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.5%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	13.5%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	44.9%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	13.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.6%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	36.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	26.1%
Poor mental health	20.1%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	48.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	24.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	114	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.5%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	25.3%
65 and over	55.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.1%
Public insurance	65.8%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,198	95.9%
Spanish	14	0.6%
Other Indo-European	14	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,277	99.4%
Born in same state	2,277	99.4%
Born in different state	2,110	92.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	447	19.5%
Italian	284	12.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	216	9.4%
English	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41774

What city is ZIP code 41774 in?

ZIP code 41774 is primarily assigned to Viper, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 41774 in?

ZIP code 41774 falls within Perry County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 41774?

5% 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 41774 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 41774 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 41774 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 41774 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41774?

18% of residents in ZIP code 41774 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 41774 in?

ZIP code 41774 observes the EST timezone.