Zip code 41721: Buckhorn, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 41721?

41721 is assigned to Buckhorn, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 41721 in?

41721 is mostly in Perry County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 41721?

About 390 people live in 41721, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 41721?

The closest zip codes to 41721 are 40981, 41745, 41351, 40972, 41762.

Residential delivery areaPerry CountyEastern Time

Population

390

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

43 sq mi

9 people/sq mi

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

About 41721

41721 is a rural zip code in Buckhorn, Kentucky (Perry County), covering 43 sq mi of land. About 390 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 55 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

37.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 102.3 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and legal and social services. 32% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often an Asian or Pacific Island language.

How 41721 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 390 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Average commute102.3 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min2nd of 624 in KY
Residents 65 and older46.2%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%17th of 724 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.602
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.47718th of 715 in KY
Median age55
98th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.150th of 724 in KY
Poverty rate37.7%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%80th of 722 in KY
Veterans15.7%
98th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%27th of 724 in KY
Homeownership rate91.8%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%99th of 719 in KY
Housing vacancy26.3%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%96th of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers11.4%
75th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%267th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers11.4%
72nd
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%185th of 719 in KY
Work from home14.1%
57th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%107th of 719 in KY
Broadband access90.9%
40th
U.S. 91% · KY 88.6%206th of 719 in KY
Median earnings per worker$43,750
35th
U.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552256th of 700 in KY
Diversity index38.6
34th
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.575th of 724 in KY
Residents under 1814.9%
8th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%604th of 724 in KY
Per capita income$18,787
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821639th of 722 in KY
Population390
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824624th of 724 in KY
Population density9/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi717th of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher1.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%674th of 723 in KY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%692nd of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%702nd of 723 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%669th of 724 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%650th of 719 in KY
Government workers5.7%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%627th of 719 in KY

Measure	41721	Perry	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Average commuteWeakness	102.3 min	24.8 min	24 min	26.4 min	99th	2nd of 624
Residents 65 and older	46.2%	18%	17.3%	17.2%	99th	17th of 724
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.602	0.557	0.477	0.483	99th	18th of 715
Median age	55	41.5	39.1	38.9	98th	50th of 724
Poverty rateWeakness	37.7%	26.8%	16.1%	12.5%	98th	80th of 722
Veterans	15.7%	5%	6.5%	6.2%	98th	27th of 724
Homeownership rateStrength	91.8%	70.4%	68.3%	65.2%	97th	99th of 719
Housing vacancy	26.3%	16.7%	10.3%	10.1%	97th	96th of 719
Healthcare workers	11.4%	16.2%	10.5%	9.7%	75th	267th of 719
Self-employed workers	11.4%	7.3%	8.6%	10%	72nd	185th of 719
Work from home	14.1%	8.2%	10.2%	15.1%	57th	107th of 719
Broadband access	90.9%	88.7%	88.6%	91%	40th	206th of 719
Median earnings per worker	$43,750	$38,080	$43,552	$49,666	35th	256th of 700
Diversity index	38.6	12.1	32.5	61.4	34th	75th of 724
Residents under 18	14.9%	23.4%	22.6%	22%	8th	604th of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$18,787	$28,931	$35,821	$44,673	2nd	639th of 722
Population	390	27,499	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	624th of 724
Population density	9/sq mi	81/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	717th of 724
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	1.3%	14.8%	27.6%	35.7%	1st	674th of 723
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.8%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	692nd of 719
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	2.4%	6%	8.4%	1st	702nd of 723
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.9%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	669th of 724
Tech workers	0%	0.5%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	650th of 719
Government workers	5.7%	19%	14.6%	14.5%	1st	627th 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

15%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

27%

45–54

55–64

39%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

14.9%

65 and over

46.2%

Race and ethnicity

White76%
Black3%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander18%
Other2%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

38.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

86.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

68%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

32%

Other

Households

Households: 219
Average household size: 1.6
Family households: 50.7%
Married couples: 39.3%
Living alone: 49.3%
Veterans (of adults): 15.7%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

52%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

41721

—

Perry Co.

$42,181

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$18,787

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

37.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.602

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

41721

—

Perry Co.

$91,800

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

41721

—

Perry Co.

$798

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

55%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

45%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 297
Owner-occupied: 91.8%
Vacant: 26.3%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

67%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

15%

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

25%

10–19

15%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

55%

Average commute

102.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

26.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

53%

Office and admin

15%

Legal and social services

14%

Healthcare

11%

Education

Police and fire

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Construction

42%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Other services

14%

Admin, support and management

13%

Manufacturing

11%

Education

Public administration

Retail

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$43,750

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

27.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	41721	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$35,714	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$95,324	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

27%

High school

39%

Some college

28%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 73.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
Households with broadband: 90.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51.1%
No internet access: 9.1%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Buckhorn
State: Kentucky
County: Perry County
Center point: 37.3249° N, 83.4898° W
Land area: 43 sq mi
Water area: 1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

41721 spans 3 counties

Perry County77% of land
Owsley County12% of land
Breathitt County11% of land

Zip codes near 41721

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
40981	Saul, KY	3.3 mi	0	—	—
41745	Gays Creek, KY	3.3 mi	767	$30,667	$188,300
41351	Mistletoe, KY	5.3 mi	29	—	—
40972	Oneida, KY	7.9 mi	1,255	$41,250	$50,500
41762	Sizerock, KY	8.1 mi	101	—	—
41749	Hyden, KY	8.2 mi	2,411	$34,934	$80,300
41390	Whick, KY	8.4 mi	225	—	—
41754	Krypton, KY	9 mi	800	$72,927	—
41364	Ricetown, KY	9.9 mi	160	$13,284	$12,500
41778	Yerkes, KY	10 mi	40	—	—
41766	Thousandsticks, KY	10 mi	555	$20,522	$87,800
41723	Busy, KY	11 mi	1,066	$28,000	$23,900

Questions about 41721

What city is zip code 41721?

41721 is assigned to Buckhorn, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 41721 in?

41721 is mostly in Perry County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 41721?

About 390 people live in 41721, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 41721 in?

41721 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 41721?

The closest zip codes to 41721 are 40981, 41745, 41351, 40972, 41762.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 41721, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.