City

Flat Lick, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,979Population
💰$21,707Median HH Income▼ 72% below avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$50,900Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊29.3%Unemployment▲ 499% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.6%Other: 1.4%Race
White98.6%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
32%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty67.6% ▲ 576% above avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment29.3% ▲ 499% above avg
HS Graduate203 (30.4%)
Some College147 (22%)
Associates130 (19.5%)
Bachelors10 (1.5%)
Graduate Degree177 (26.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 22%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 1.5%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
HS Grad30.4%
Some College22.0%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors1.5%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.9%Renter: 34.1%Tenure
Owner65.9%
Renter34.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
49%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$21,707 ▼ 72% below avg
Median Home Value$50,900 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$681/mo
Total Housing Units1,134
Vacant Units336

Income Distribution

Under $25k
74%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
53%
About Flat Lick, KY

Flat Lick is a city in Kentucky, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,979 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.5 years.

Economically, Flat Lick is a lower-income community. The median household income of $21,707 is well below the national average. Approximately 67.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 29.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Flat Lick is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $50,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $681 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Flat Lick is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Flat Lick
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40935 1,979 $21,707 $50,900 $681 29.3% 28.0% 65.9%