City

Topmost, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Knott County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,032Population
💰$46,833Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$77,100Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓41.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊19.6%Unemployment▲ 301% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.5%Other: 5.5%Race
White92.8%
Black0.2%
Asian1.5%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
24%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
18%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty36.2% ▲ 262% above avg
College Grads41.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment19.6% ▲ 301% above avg
HS Graduate139 (29.4%)
Some College109 (23.1%)
Associates30 (6.4%)
Bachelors44 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree150 (31.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 23.1%Associates: 6.4%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
HS Grad29.4%
Some College23.1%
Associates6.4%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,833 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$77,100 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$635/mo
Total Housing Units462
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
59%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
53%
About Topmost, KY

Topmost is a city in Kentucky, located in Knott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,032 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Topmost is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,833 is below the national average. Approximately 36.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 19.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Topmost is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $635 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Topmost is well-educated. 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Topmost
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41862 1,032 $46,833 $77,100 $635 19.6% 41.1% 73.9%