US ZIP Code
41721

Buckhorn, KY

Perry County  ·  Kentucky

● Active
👥 361 Population ↓ 31% since 2019
🎂 67.2 Median Age ↑ 36% since 2019
🎓 8.3% College Grads
▼ 79% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code41721
CityBuckhorn
StateKentucky (KY)
CountyPerry County
Area Code606
Elevation1,471 ft
Latitude37.324942
Longitude-83.489843
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS21193
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 49.6% (179) Female 50.4% (182) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.6%Black: 3.1%Other: 4.7%Race
White80.6%
Black3.1%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
5%
45–64
24%
65+
48%

Key Indicators

Median Age67.2 yrs ↑ 36% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.61
Below Poverty41.8% ▲ 318% above avg
College Grads8.3% ▼ 79% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
No HS Diploma49 (16.8%)
HS Graduate75 (25.8%)
Some College78 (26.8%)
Associates65 (22.3%)
Bachelors12 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree12 (4.1%)

Education

No HS: 16.8%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 26.8%Associates: 22.3%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 4.1%Edu
No HS16.8%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College26.8%
Associates22.3%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate4.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
55%
$50k–100k
3%
$100k–150k
9%
$150k–200k
7%
$300k–500k
26%

Financials

Total Units235
Vacant Units29
Avg HH Size1.61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
62%
$25k–50k
12%
$50k–75k
9%
$100k–150k
16%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
60%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
32%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units235
Vacant29
Owner Occupied74.3%
Renter Occupied25.7%
Avg HH Size1.61
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 41721 is in Buckhorn, KY, in Perry County.
ZIP code 41721 is located in Kentucky (KY).
ZIP code 41721 is in Perry County, KY.
ZIP 41721 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 41721 is 361 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 41721

ZIP code 41721 is located in Buckhorn, Kentucky, within Perry County. With a population of 361, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 67.2 years.

The population of 41721 is primarily White (80.61%). Residents are less-educated — 8.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 41.8%.

About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.

Overall, ZIP code 41721 in Buckhorn, KY is characterized as less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.