City

Knob Lick, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Metcalfe County  ·  Kentucky

👥704Population
💰$48,778Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$89,100Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓19.4%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.5% Female 36.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
28%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
18%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty26.6% ▲ 166% above avg
College Grads19.4% ▼ 50% below avg
HS Graduate103 (28.6%)
Some College76 (21.1%)
Associates111 (30.8%)
Bachelors5 (1.4%)
Graduate Degree65 (18.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.6%Some College: 21.1%Associates: 30.8%Bachelors: 1.4%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
HS Grad28.6%
Some College21.1%
Associates30.8%
Bachelors1.4%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.7%Renter: 9.3%Tenure
Owner90.7%
Renter9.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,778 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$89,100 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units309
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
48%
$50k–$75k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
80%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
51%
About Knob Lick, KY

Knob Lick is a city in Kentucky, located in Metcalfe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 704 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Knob Lick is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,778 is below the national average. Approximately 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Knob Lick is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 90.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Knob Lick is less-educated. 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Knob Lick
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42154 704 $48,778 $89,100 0.0% 19.4% 90.7%