City

Parkers Lake, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  McCreary County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,840Population
💰$24,835Median HH Income▼ 67% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$54,800Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓15.9%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Black: 2.8%Asian: 0.5%Race
White96.7%
Black2.8%
Asian0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
12%
18–24
18%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.12
Below Poverty41.5% ▲ 315% above avg
College Grads15.9% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (2.3%)
HS Graduate324 (35.1%)
Some College300 (32.5%)
Associates131 (14.2%)
Bachelors86 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree61 (6.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 32.5%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 6.6%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College32.5%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate6.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.5%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$24,835 ▼ 67% below avg
Median Home Value$54,800 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units701
Vacant Units140

Income Distribution

Under $25k
52%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
55%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Parkers Lake, KY

Parkers Lake is a city in Kentucky, located in McCreary County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,840 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Parkers Lake is a lower-income community. The median household income of $24,835 is well below the national average. Approximately 41.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Parkers Lake is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $54,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Parkers Lake is less-educated. 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Parkers Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42634 1,840 $24,835 $54,800 3.2% 15.9% 89.5%