US ZIP Code
41745

Gays Creek, KY

Perry County  ·  Kentucky

● Active
👥 668 Population ↑ 58% since 2019
💰 $31,534 Median HH Income
▼ 59% below avg ↑ 4% since 2019
🎂 30.0 Median Age ↓ 2% since 2019
🏠 $189,000 Median Home Value
▼ 32% below avg
🎓 16.2% College Grads
▼ 58% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code41745
CityGays Creek
StateKentucky (KY)
CountyPerry County
Area Code606
Elevation1,431 ft
Latitude37.34021
Longitude-83.433003
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS21193
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 42.7% (285) Female 57.3% (383) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
27%
5–17
15%
18–24
3%
25–44
28%
45–64
9%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.0 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.59
Below Poverty34.4% ▲ 244% above avg
College Grads16.2% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate161 (51.1%)
Some College50 (15.9%)
Associates53 (16.8%)
Bachelors13 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree38 (12.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 51.1%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 12.1%Edu
HS Grad51.1%
Some College15.9%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate12.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.1%Renter: 19.9%Tenure
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$100k–150k
6%
$150k–200k
30%
$200k–300k
32%
$300k–500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,534 ▼ 59% below avg ↑ 4% since 2019
Median Home Value$189,000 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units186
Avg HH Size3.59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–50k
35%
$50k–75k
7%
$100k–150k
6%
$150k–200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
30%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
56%

Summary

Total Units186
Owner Occupied80.1%
Renter Occupied19.9%
Avg HH Size3.59
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 41745 is in Gays Creek, KY, in Perry County.
ZIP code 41745 is located in Kentucky (KY).
ZIP code 41745 is in Perry County, KY.
ZIP 41745 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 41745 is 668 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 41745 is $31,534 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 41745 is $189,000 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 41745

ZIP code 41745 is located in Gays Creek, Kentucky, within Perry County. With a population of 668, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30 years. Economically, 41745 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $31,534 is well below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 41745 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $189,000 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 41745 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 16.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 34.4%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.

About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.

Overall, ZIP code 41745 in Gays Creek, KY is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 668 residents, a median household income of $31,534, and a median home value of $189,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kentucky.