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Perry County, KY
6 cities and towns and 20 ZIP codes in Perry County, Kentucky.
Population
27,499
Land area
340sq mi
People per sq mi
81
ZIP codes
20
Cities and towns in Perry County
Perry County at a glance
- Perry County is 30% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,181, 34% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,800 (55% below Kentucky) and median rent is $798 a month.
- Its largest cities are Hazard (5,008), Diablock (315) and Jeff (309).
Local data for Perry County, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools14
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices22
- Parks7
- Grocery Stores19
- Restaurants68
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers11
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment18
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Historic Places1
Housing and community stats
Perry County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,181
Poverty rate
26.8%
Median home value
$91,800
Prices +2.3% in a year
Median rent
$798/mo
Homeownership
70.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,622), German Americans (1,363), Scottish Americans (525).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,116
11,306 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,317
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$199M
FY 2026, $6,978 per person
PPP loans
$3.5M
78 loans, 523 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$2,445
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Perry County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.9%
- Carpooled16.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perry County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
571
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
235
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Perry County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Perry County, KY?
- Hazard is the largest city or town in Perry County, with about 5,008 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Perry County?
- Perry County includes 20 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40981, 41367, 41712, 41713, 41719.
- What is the population of Perry County, KY?
- About 27,499 people live in Perry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Perry County?
- Perry County borders Harlan County, Letcher County, Clay County, Knott County, Breathitt County, Leslie County, Owsley County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023