42635 Zip Code Profile

42635 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Pine Knot, Kentucky. Median household income here ($17,127) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $26,352/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 42635 is $22,065.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 42635 earn an average of $20,383/year. Women earn only $12,802/year.

1,072 people in 42635 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 42635? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.6 minutes.

The median age here is 37 . There are 3,398 men and 1,705 women. The median age for men is 37 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,197 people (out of the 5,103 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 926 homes, and 18 businesses every day. 32 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

42635 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 37 degrees latitude ( Fun Fact : this is the same latitude as Seoul, South Korea!) and -84 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,279 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population:5,103
• White Population:3,862
• Black Population:1,045
• Hispanic Population:315
• Asian Population:24
• Hawaiian Population:15
• Indian Population:135
• Male Population:3,398
• Female Population:1,705
• Median Age:37
• Median Age of Males:37
• Median Age of Females:39

• Geography

• Region:South
• Division:East South Central
• State:Kentucky
• County:McCreary
• City: Pine Knot
• Longitude:-84.4
• Latitude:36.6
• Elevation:1,279 feet above sea levele
• Area code:606

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters:1,058
• Drive alone:810
• Carpool:210
• Public transit:0
• Ride bikes or walk:32


• Average commute time:25.6 minutes.
•    0 - 5:99
•    5 - 9:90
•    10 - 14:233
•    15 - 19:182
•    20 - 24:207
•    25 - 29:23
•    30 - 34:68
•    35 - 39:15
•    40 - 44:19
•    45 - 59:40
•    60 - 89:21
•    90 plus:61

• The Economics

• Average House Value:$65,700
• Average Annual Household Income:$18,598
• Businesses:31
• Employees:366
• Annual Payroll:$7,173,000
• Average Family Income:$26,352
• Median Family Income:$17,127
• Average Income for Men:$20,383
• Average Income for Women:$12,802

• The Politics

• Congressional District:05
• Congressional District Land Area:10676.0
• Sr Senator: Rand Paul (R)
• Jr Senator: Mitch McConnell (R)
• US House Representative: Harold Rogers (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code:147
• State FIPS Code:21

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View all schools in Pine Knot

Primary Schools

Pine Knot Primary School

Hwy 92 @ Hwy 27

Pine Knot, KY 42635

(606) 354-2161

Middle Schools

Pine Knot Intermediate School

6519 S Hwy 1651

Pine Knot, KY 42635

(606) 354-2511

High Schools

Pine Knot Career Institute Alt Sch

Pine Knot Job Corp

Pine Knot, KY 42635

(606) 354-2176

Other Schools

Mccreary County Preschool

6461 S. Hwy 1651

Pine Knot, KY 42635

(606) 354-3590

Pine Knot Elementary School

E Hwy 92

Pine Knot, KY 42635

(606) 354-2161

Pine Knot Middle School

6519 South Hwy 1651

Pine Knot, KY 42635

(606) 354-2511