City

Viper, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,350Population
💰$37,054Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$80,500Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓12.1%College Grads▼ 69% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 68% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Other: 3.2%Race
White96.8%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
39%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty27.2% ▲ 172% above avg
College Grads12.1% ▼ 69% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 68% above avg
HS Graduate829 (53.7%)
Some College254 (16.4%)
Associates275 (17.8%)
Bachelors91 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree96 (6.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 53.7%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 6.2%Edu
HS Grad53.7%
Some College16.4%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate6.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,054 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$80,500 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$945/mo
Total Housing Units1,162
Vacant Units145

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
7%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
51%
About Viper, KY

Viper is a city in Kentucky, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,350 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.3 years.

Economically, Viper is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,054 is well below the national average. Approximately 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Viper is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $945 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Viper is less-educated. 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Viper
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41774 2,350 $37,054 $80,500 $945 8.2% 12.1% 85.0%