Zip code 41317: Clayhole, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 41317?

41317 is assigned to Clayhole, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 41317 in?

41317 is in Breathitt County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 41317?

About 371 people live in 41317, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 41317?

The median household income in 41317 is $18,906.

Q: What zip codes are near 41317?

The closest zip codes to 41317 are 41367, 41339, 41348, 41736, 41727.

Residential delivery areaBreathitt CountyEastern Time

Population

371

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$19K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$30K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

55.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

41 sq mi

9 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 41317

41317 is a rural zip code in Clayhole, Kentucky (Breathitt County), covering 41 sq mi of land. About 371 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 55.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $18,906 a year, about 23% of the national median of $80,734. 47.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $30,200, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; food service; and sales.

How 41317 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 371 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate47.7%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%46th of 722 in KY
Unemployment rate27.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%12th of 719 in KY
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%2nd of 634 in KY
Median age55.9
98th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.143rd of 724 in KY
Residents 65 and older27.8%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%72nd of 724 in KY
Homeownership rate87%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%190th of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.422
39th
U.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477384th of 715 in KY
Median earnings per worker$40,250
22nd
U.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552371st of 700 in KY
Population371
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824629th of 724 in KY
Population density9/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi718th of 724 in KY
Median household income$18,906
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726630th of 641 in KY
Per capita income$13,560
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821697th of 722 in KY
Median home value$30,200
1st
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600631st of 642 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher0.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%677th of 723 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%560th of 719 in KY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5627th of 724 in KY
Broadband access52.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%706th of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%620th of 723 in KY
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%648th of 724 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%445th of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%661st of 719 in KY
Residents under 187.8%
1st
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%681st of 724 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%375th of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%628th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%601st of 719 in KY
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%665th of 719 in KY

Measure	41317	Breathitt	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Poverty rateWeakness	47.7%	33.1%	16.1%	12.5%	99th	46th of 722
Unemployment rateWeakness	27.3%	9.3%	4.9%	5.2%	99th	12th of 719
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	49.9%	45.4%	51.1%	99th	2nd of 634
Median age	55.9	42.8	39.1	38.9	98th	43rd of 724
Residents 65 and older	27.8%	18.7%	17.3%	17.2%	95th	72nd of 724
Homeownership rateStrength	87%	76.6%	68.3%	65.2%	92nd	190th of 719
Income inequality (Gini)	0.422	0.491	0.477	0.483	39th	384th of 715
Median earnings per worker	$40,250	$34,629	$43,552	$49,666	22nd	371st of 700
Population	371	13,276	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	629th of 724
Population density	9/sq mi	27/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	718th of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$18,906	$34,808	$63,726	$80,734	1st	630th of 641
Per capita incomeWeakness	$13,560	$22,593	$35,821	$44,673	1st	697th of 722
Median home value	$30,200	$70,300	$205,600	$332,700	1st	631st of 642
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0.6%	15.3%	27.6%	35.7%	1st	677th of 723
Work from home	0%	7%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	560th of 719
Diversity index	0	7.8	32.5	61.4	1st	627th of 724
Broadband accessWeakness	52.7%	81.2%	88.6%	91%	1st	706th of 719
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	3.2%	6%	8.4%	1st	620th of 723
Veterans	0%	3.9%	6.5%	6.2%	1st	648th of 724
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.3%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	445th of 724
Housing vacancy	0%	16.9%	10.3%	10.1%	1st	661st of 719
Residents under 18	7.8%	21.2%	22.6%	22%	1st	681st of 724
Tech workers	0%	1.3%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	375th of 719
Healthcare workers	0%	12.4%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	628th of 719
Self-employed workers	0%	9.4%	8.6%	10%	1st	601st of 719
Government workers	0%	22.5%	14.6%	14.5%	1st	665th of 719

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

15%

35–44

45–54

28%

55–64

17%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

55.9

Under 18

7.8%

65 and over

27.8%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

84.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 169
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 49.1%
Married couples: 18.9%
Living alone: 50.9%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

66%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

41317

$18,906

Breathitt Co.

$34,808

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$13,560

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

47.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.422

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

41317

$30,200

Breathitt Co.

$70,300

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

41317

—

Breathitt Co.

$548

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

30%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

65%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 169
Owner-occupied: 87%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

50%

Carpooled

22%

Transit

Walked

28%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

28%

10–19

20–29

19%

30–44

45–59

31%

60+

22%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

27.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

12.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

53%

Food service

28%

Sales

19%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Manufacturing

53%

Restaurants and hotels

28%

Retail

19%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$40,250

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	41317	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

33%

High school

43%

Some college

11%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.6%

High school graduate or higher: 66.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.6%
Households with broadband: 52.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 42.6%
No internet access: 47.3%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Clayhole
State: Kentucky
County: Breathitt County
Center point: 37.4656° N, 83.2116° W
Land area: 41 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 41317

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
41367	Rowdy, KY	3.6 mi	159	—	—
41339	Jackson, KY	4.7 mi	10,590	$34,764	$75,100
41348	Lost Creek, KY	6.3 mi	1,190	$34,732	$20,200
41736	Dice, KY · PO box	6.4 mi	—	—	—
41727	Chavies, KY	7.1 mi	1,390	$59,676	$90,300
41722	Bulan, KY	7.3 mi	918	$29,568	$118,800
41712	Ary, KY	7.6 mi	446	—	$124,200
41390	Whick, KY	10 mi	225	—	—
41739	Dwarf, KY	11 mi	112	—	—
41366	Rousseau, KY	11 mi	0	—	—
41772	Vest, KY	12 mi	218	—	$34,000
41740	Emmalena, KY	12 mi	824	—	$102,500

Questions about 41317

What city is zip code 41317?

41317 is assigned to Clayhole, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 41317 in?

41317 is in Breathitt County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 41317?

About 371 people live in 41317, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 41317 in?

41317 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 41317?

The median household income in 41317 is $18,906.

What zip codes are near 41317?

The closest zip codes to 41317 are 41367, 41339, 41348, 41736, 41727.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 41317, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.