City

Pine Knot, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  McCreary County  ·  Kentucky

👥4,789Population
💰$36,506Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$102,300Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓17.4%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.5% Female 36.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.3%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 21%Other: 1.6%Race
White72.3%
Hispanic4.9%
Black21.0%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
32%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty25.6% ▲ 156% above avg
College Grads17.4% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma107 (3.6%)
HS Graduate1,102 (37.5%)
Some College698 (23.7%)
Associates522 (17.8%)
Bachelors256 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree255 (8.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 23.7%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 8.7%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College23.7%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate8.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.1%Renter: 39.9%Tenure
Owner60.1%
Renter39.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
40%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,506 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$102,300 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$421/mo
Total Housing Units1,678
Vacant Units143

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Pine Knot, KY

Pine Knot is a city in Kentucky, located in McCreary County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,789 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Pine Knot is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,506 is well below the national average. Approximately 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pine Knot is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $421 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pine Knot is less-educated. 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pine Knot
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42635 4,789 $36,506 $102,300 $421 2.4% 17.4% 60.1%