City

Happy, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Kentucky

👥776Population
💰$59,708Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$65,000Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓39.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.5% Female 38.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.7%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 18%Other: 4.1%Race
White76.7%
Hispanic1.2%
Black18.0%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
22%
18–24
1%
25–44
23%
45–64
17%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads39.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
HS Graduate259 (49.6%)
Some College31 (5.9%)
Associates24 (4.6%)
Bachelors22 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree186 (35.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.6%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 4.6%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 35.6%Edu
HS Grad49.6%
Some College5.9%
Associates4.6%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate35.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.7%Renter: 5.3%Tenure
Owner94.7%
Renter5.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
44%
$50k–$100k
41%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,708 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$65,000 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units389
Vacant Units88

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
39%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
65%
About Happy, KY

Happy is a city in Kentucky, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 776 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Happy is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,708 is below the national average. Approximately 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Happy is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $65,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Happy is moderately educated. 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Happy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41746 776 $59,708 $65,000 6.0% 39.9% 94.7%