City

Hazard, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Perry County  ·  Kentucky

👥16,646Population
💰$39,427Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$107,500Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.6%
Asian1.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty25.5% ▲ 155% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma93 (1%)
HS Graduate3,248 (34.9%)
Some College1,251 (13.5%)
Associates1,731 (18.6%)
Bachelors1,065 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree1,913 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College13.5%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.7%Renter: 38.3%Tenure
Owner61.7%
Renter38.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,427 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$107,500 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$802/mo
Total Housing Units7,596
Vacant Units1,181

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
60%
About Hazard, KY

Hazard is a city in Kentucky, located in Perry County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 16,646 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Hazard is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,427 is below the national average. Approximately 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hazard is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $802 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hazard is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.59%).

Hazard, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Hazard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41701 16,646 $39,427 $107,500 $802 6.8% 32.0% 61.7%