City

Pippa Passes, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Knott County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,285Population
💰$30,083Median HH Income▼ 61% below avg
🎂28.4Median Age
🏠$72,400Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓46.3%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊24.2%Unemployment▲ 395% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 2.8%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.2%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic1.6%
Black2.8%
Asian0.6%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
8%
18–24
37%
25–44
16%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty26.6% ▲ 166% above avg
College Grads46.3% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment24.2% ▲ 395% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (2.1%)
HS Graduate162 (34%)
Some College42 (8.8%)
Associates42 (8.8%)
Bachelors65 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree156 (32.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College8.8%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 42.1%Renter: 57.9%Tenure
Owner42.1%
Renter57.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,083 ▼ 61% below avg
Median Home Value$72,400 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$548/mo
Total Housing Units588
Vacant Units108

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Walked
28%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Pippa Passes, KY

Pippa Passes is a city in Kentucky, located in Knott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,285 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.4 years.

Economically, Pippa Passes is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,083 is well below the national average. Approximately 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 24.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Pippa Passes is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $548 per month.

The population of Pippa Passes is well-educated. 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pippa Passes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41844 1,285 $30,083 $72,400 $548 24.2% 46.3% 42.1%