City

Kings Mountain, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Kentucky

👥777Population
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$107,400Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊24.0%Unemployment▲ 390% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 1%Race
White98.1%
Hispanic0.9%
Black1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
44%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty45.7% ▲ 357% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment24.0% ▲ 390% above avg
HS Graduate173 (36%)
Some College125 (26%)
Associates72 (15%)
Bachelors17 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree93 (19.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 36%Some College: 26%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
HS Grad36.0%
Some College26.0%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median Home Value$107,400 ▼ 61% below avg
Total Housing Units391
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
53%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
52%
About Kings Mountain, KY

Kings Mountain is a city in Kentucky, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 777 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

The real estate market in Kings Mountain is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kings Mountain is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kings Mountain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.