City

Emmalena, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Knott County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,056Population
💰$88,446Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$88,300Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓44.5%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊18.7%Unemployment▲ 282% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.2%Hispanic: 0.9%Race
White99.2%
Hispanic0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.69
Below Poverty20.8% ▲ 108% above avg
College Grads44.5% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment18.7% ▲ 282% above avg
HS Graduate194 (36.6%)
Some College24 (4.5%)
Associates76 (14.3%)
Bachelors67 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree169 (31.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 4.5%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 31.9%Edu
HS Grad36.6%
Some College4.5%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate31.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
10%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,446 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$88,300 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units364
Vacant Units79

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
10%
$75k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
58%
About Emmalena, KY

Emmalena is a city in Kentucky, located in Knott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,056 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Emmalena is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,446 is above the national average. Approximately 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Emmalena is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Emmalena is well-educated. 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.15%).

Emmalena, KY offers residents above-average earning potential within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Emmalena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41740 1,056 $88,446 $88,300 18.7% 44.5% 94.7%