City

Bulan, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,190Population
💰$44,286Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$104,200Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊26.3%Unemployment▲ 437% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 5.9%Other: 8.1%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic5.9%
Other8.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty37.1% ▲ 271% above avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment26.3% ▲ 437% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.7%)
HS Graduate168 (28.9%)
Some College87 (14.9%)
Associates97 (16.7%)
Bachelors108 (18.6%)
Graduate Degree112 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 18.6%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad28.9%
Some College14.9%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors18.6%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
46%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,286 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$104,200 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$780/mo
Total Housing Units498
Vacant Units58

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
50%
About Bulan, KY

Bulan is a city in Kentucky, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,190 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Bulan is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,286 is below the national average. Approximately 37.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 26.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bulan is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $780 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bulan is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.05%).

Bulan, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Bulan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41722 1,190 $44,286 $104,200 $780 26.3% 37.8% 83.4%