42753 ZIP Code — Knifley, KY

Adair County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42753 is located in Knifley, Kentucky, within Adair County. It covers approximately 25.39 square miles and serves a population of 801 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42753

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,719. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 42753 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

801

population

25.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42753 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42753

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42753. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Knifley	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	801
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	25.39 sq mi
Water area	1.22 sq mi
Latitude	37.2268
Longitude	-85.1606
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	270/364

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	57.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

801

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$56,719

Median household income

$39,646

Per capita income

$106,300

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

349

Housing units

9.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	13.4%
18 and over	694	86.6%
65 and over	197	24.6%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Two or more races 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	778	94.4%
Hispanic or Latino	23	2.8%
Two or more races	23	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	57.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 16.3%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 29.1%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	16.3%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	29.1%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$56,719

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%

$50k–$100k 29.7%

$100k–$150k 36.4%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 4.9%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,300
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	20.3%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	20.3%
1970–1979	23.2%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	46.6%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	62.3%
Propane / LP gas	14.1%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	17.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	188	60.1%
Cohabiting couple	10	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	66	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	49	15.7%
Households with children under 18	64	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	103	32.9%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	25.7%
Married	54.5%	52.2%
Separated	0.0%	3.6%
Widowed	7.6%	14.3%
Divorced	10.5%	4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 47.7%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 2.9%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	11.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	50	83.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	3	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.6%

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Construction 17.9%

Finance & real estate 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Retail trade 4.6%

Professional & management 2.9%

Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	8.5%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	28.7%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 45.8%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.1%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	34.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	49.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.8%
Under 18	17.8%
18–64 years	36.4%
65 and over	15.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.9%
Public insurance	68.9%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	767	95.8%
Spanish	21	2.7%
Other Indo-European	21	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	801	100.0%
Born in same state	801	100.0%
Born in different state	615	76.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	204	25.5%
Italian	162	20.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	64	8%
French	52	6.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	81.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42753

What city is ZIP code 42753 in?

ZIP code 42753 is primarily assigned to Knifley, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42753 in?

ZIP code 42753 falls within Adair County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42753 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 42753 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42753?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 42753 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 42753 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42753?

17% of residents in ZIP code 42753 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 42753 in?

ZIP code 42753 observes the CST timezone.