City

Busy, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,077Population
💰$24,375Median HH Income▼ 68% below avg
🎂28.7Median Age
🎓11.5%College Grads▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.1% Female 41.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99%Race
White99.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
15%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty39.7% ▲ 297% above avg
College Grads11.5% ▼ 70% below avg
HS Graduate165 (41.1%)
Some College59 (14.7%)
Associates131 (32.7%)
Graduate Degree46 (11.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 32.7%Graduate: 11.5%Edu
HS Grad41.1%
Some College14.7%
Associates32.7%
Graduate11.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
61%
$50k–$100k
23%
$200k–$300k
5%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$24,375 ▼ 68% below avg
Total Housing Units524
Vacant Units129

Income Distribution

Under $25k
55%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
14%
$100k–$150k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Busy, KY

Busy is a city in Kentucky, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,077 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.7 years.

Economically, Busy is a lower-income community. The median household income of $24,375 is well below the national average. Approximately 39.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Busy is less-educated. 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Busy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41723 1,077 $24,375 0.0% 11.5% 79.2%