Zip code 41727: Chavies, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 41727?

41727 is assigned to Chavies, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 41727 in?

41727 is in Perry County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 41727?

About 1,390 people live in 41727, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 41727?

The median household income in 41727 is $59,676.

Q: What zip codes are near 41727?

The closest zip codes to 41727 are 41736, 41348, 41367, 41754, 41719.

Residential delivery areaPerry CountyEastern Time

Population

1,390

Median household income

$60K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$90K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

14 sq mi

103 people/sq mi

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

About 41727

41727 is a small-town zip code in Chavies, Kentucky (Perry County), covering 14 sq mi of land. About 1,390 people live here, or 103 per square mile. The median resident is 39 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $59,676 a year, 26% below the national median of $80,734. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $90,300, or 1.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 97% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.8 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.

How 41727 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate96.8%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%54th of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers18.9%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%86th of 719 in KY
Broadband access98%
97th
StrengthU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%45th of 719 in KY
Government workers22%
90th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%154th of 719 in KY
Poverty rate14.1%
66th
U.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%455th of 722 in KY
Residents under 1822.4%
53rd
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%346th of 724 in KY
Median age39
50th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1500th of 724 in KY
Veterans5.6%
47th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%388th of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy5.8%
42nd
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%572nd of 719 in KY
Average commute21.8 min
22nd
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min486th of 624 in KY
Median household income$59,676
20th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726283rd of 641 in KY
Work from home7.5%
19th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%291st of 719 in KY
Residents 65 and older12.2%
19th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%610th of 724 in KY
Population density103/sq mi
13th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi214th of 724 in KY
Per capita income$27,813
13th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821377th of 722 in KY
Median earnings per worker$36,207
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552498th of 700 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher14.8%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%374th of 723 in KY
Population1,390
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824389th of 724 in KY
Median home value$90,300
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600510th of 642 in KY
Uninsured rate1.3%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%589th of 723 in KY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%693rd of 719 in KY
Diversity index4.6
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5548th of 724 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%672nd of 724 in KY
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%620th of 634 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%653rd of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%697th of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.315
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477645th of 715 in KY

Measure	41727	Perry	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Homeownership rateStrength	96.8%	70.4%	68.3%	65.2%	99th	54th of 719
Healthcare workers	18.9%	16.2%	10.5%	9.7%	99th	86th of 719
Broadband accessStrength	98%	88.7%	88.6%	91%	97th	45th of 719
Government workers	22%	19%	14.6%	14.5%	90th	154th of 719
Poverty rate	14.1%	26.8%	16.1%	12.5%	66th	455th of 722
Residents under 18	22.4%	23.4%	22.6%	22%	53rd	346th of 724
Median age	39	41.5	39.1	38.9	50th	500th of 724
Veterans	5.6%	5%	6.5%	6.2%	47th	388th of 724
Housing vacancy	5.8%	16.7%	10.3%	10.1%	42nd	572nd of 719
Average commute	21.8 min	24.8 min	24 min	26.4 min	22nd	486th of 624
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,676	$42,181	$63,726	$80,734	20th	283rd of 641
Work from home	7.5%	8.2%	10.2%	15.1%	19th	291st of 719
Residents 65 and older	12.2%	18%	17.3%	17.2%	19th	610th of 724
Population density	103/sq mi	81/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	13th	214th of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,813	$28,931	$35,821	$44,673	13th	377th of 722
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,207	$38,080	$43,552	$49,666	11th	498th of 700
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.8%	14.8%	27.6%	35.7%	9th	374th of 723
Population	1,390	27,499	4,534,824	334,922,499	2nd	389th of 724
Median home value	$90,300	$91,800	$205,600	$332,700	2nd	510th of 642
Uninsured rateStrength	1.3%	2.4%	6%	8.4%	2nd	589th of 723
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.8%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	693rd of 719
Diversity index	4.6	12.1	32.5	61.4	1st	548th of 724
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.9%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	672nd of 724
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	59.8%	45.4%	51.1%	1st	620th of 634
Tech workers	0%	0.5%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	653rd of 719
Self-employed workers	0%	7.3%	8.6%	10%	1st	697th of 719
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.315	0.557	0.477	0.483	1st	645th of 715

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

19%

5–17

11%

18–24

14%

25–34

11%

35–44

12%

45–54

17%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

22.4%

65 and over

12.2%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

4.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

89.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 589
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 68.8%
Married couples: 42.4%
Living alone: 28%
Veterans (of adults): 5.6%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

44%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

41727

$59,676

Perry Co.

$42,181

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,813

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.315

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

41727

$90,300

Perry Co.

$91,800

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

41727

—

Perry Co.

$798

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

48%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

52%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 625
Owner-occupied: 96.8%
Vacant: 5.8%
Median year built: 2003
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

39%

20–29

46%

30–44

45–59

11%

60+

Average commute

21.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

19%

Construction and repair

17%

Transportation and moving

14%

Office and admin

13%

Management

10%

Arts, media and sports

10%

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Production

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

36%

Education

17%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

13%

Construction

12%

Information

10%

Public administration

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$36,207

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	41727	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,429	$74,888
Service	$32,273	$26,804
Sales and office	$27,386	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$73,506	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,317	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

50%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

12%

High school graduate or higher: 86.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.6%
Households with broadband: 98%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 90.2%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 1.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Chavies
State: Kentucky
County: Perry County
Center point: 37.3773° N, 83.2788° W
Land area: 14 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 41727

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
41736	Dice, KY · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
41348	Lost Creek, KY	2.5 mi	1,190	$34,732	$20,200
41367	Rowdy, KY	3.8 mi	159	—	—
41754	Krypton, KY	5.7 mi	800	$72,927	—
41719	Bonnyman, KY	5.8 mi	817	—	$47,500
41390	Whick, KY	6 mi	225	—	—
41317	Clayhole, KY	7.1 mi	371	$18,906	$30,200
41701	Hazard, KY	7.7 mi	17,453	$39,439	$97,600
41712	Ary, KY	7.7 mi	446	—	$124,200
41778	Yerkes, KY	8 mi	40	—	—
41723	Busy, KY	8.1 mi	1,066	$28,000	$23,900
41729	Combs, KY	8.2 mi	64	$40,769	—

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Questions about 41727

What city is zip code 41727?

41727 is assigned to Chavies, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 41727 in?

41727 is in Perry County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 41727?

About 1,390 people live in 41727, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 41727 in?

41727 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 41727?

The median household income in 41727 is $59,676.

What zip codes are near 41727?

The closest zip codes to 41727 are 41736, 41348, 41367, 41754, 41719.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 41727, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.