City

Hindman, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Knott County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,979Population
💰$29,489Median HH Income▼ 61% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$85,900Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.1% Female 54.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.1%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic0.7%
Black1.5%
Asian0.6%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
17%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty27.1% ▲ 171% above avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 92% below avg
No HS Diploma32 (3%)
HS Graduate359 (33.1%)
Some College78 (7.2%)
Associates302 (27.9%)
Bachelors100 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree212 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 27.9%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College7.2%
Associates27.9%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$29,489 ▼ 61% below avg
Median Home Value$85,900 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$608/mo
Total Housing Units927
Vacant Units58

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
51%
About Hindman, KY

Hindman is a city in Kentucky, located in Knott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,979 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Hindman is a lower-income community. The median household income of $29,489 is well below the national average. Approximately 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hindman is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $608 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hindman is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hindman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41822 1,979 $29,489 $85,900 $608 0.4% 28.8% 68.2%