Knott County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 18 ZIP codes · 18 cities
18
ZIP codes
14,053
population (2021)
-14.0%
pop change since 2010
21119
FIPS code
Knott County ZIP code map
About Knott County
Knott County is located in Kentucky and contains 18 ZIP codes across 18 cities and communities.
The county's population was 14,053 as of 2021,
a decrease of
14% from 16,346 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Knott County is 21119.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 14,053 |
| 2010 population | 16,346 |
| Change | -14.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21119 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Knott County
Carrie
Dema
Emmalena
Fisty
Garner
Hindman
Kite
Leburn
Littcarr
Mallie
Mousie
Pine Top
Pippa Passes
Raven
Redfox
Sassafras
Topmost
Vest
ZIP codes for Knott County, KY (18)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41725 | Carrie | Knott | View map |
| 41740 | Emmalena | Knott | View map |
| 41743 | Fisty | Knott | View map |
| 41759 | Sassafras | Knott | View map |
| 41772 | Vest | Knott | View map |
| 41817 | Garner | Knott | View map |
| 41822 | Hindman | Knott | View map |
| 41828 | Kite | Knott | View map |
| 41831 | Leburn | Knott | View map |
| 41834 | Littcarr | Knott | View map |
| 41836 | Mallie | Knott | View map |
| 41839 | Mousie | Knott | View map |
| 41843 | Pine Top | Knott | View map |
| 41844 | Pippa Passes | Knott | View map |
| 41847 | Redfox | Knott | View map |
| 41859 | Dema | Knott | View map |
| 41861 | Raven | Knott | View map |
| 41862 | Topmost | Knott | View map |
Demographics & statistics
13,341
Population
43.0
Median age
$36,890
Median household income
$21,253
Per capita income
$49,732
Median home value
$347
Median monthly rent
73.9%
Home ownership
27.5%
Poverty rate
8.0%
Unemployment
4,915
Housing units
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
329
Under 5
336
383
5–9
392
330
10–14
337
473
15–19
484
455
20–24
464
645
25–34
659
684
35–44
698
908
45–54
928
523
55–59
534
499
60–64
510
828
65–74
845
411
75–84
420
132
85+
134
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,612 | 17.4% |
| 18 and over | 10,729 | 82.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,770 | 23.3% |
| Median age | 43.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97%
Black or African American
1.1%
Two or more races
0.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Other race
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,007 | 97% |
| Black or African American | 151 | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 114 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.0%
$10k–$15k
9.0%
$15k–$25k
14.3%
$25k–$35k
14.0%
$35k–$50k
14.6%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
9.9%
$150k–$200k
1.8%
$200k+
1.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.8% |
| $200k+ | 1.0% |
| Median income | $36,890 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
44.9%
$50k–$100k
25.4%
$100k–$150k
14.1%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k–$300k
7.7%
$300k–$500k
1.4%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $49,732 |
| Median rent / month | $347 |
| Owner occupied | 73.9% |
| Renter occupied | 26.1% |
| Vacant | 16.6% |
| Single-family detached | 61.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 35.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% |
| 3 or more | 18.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.5% |
| Electricity | 52.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.8% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,686 | 52.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 282 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 894 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,492 | 27.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,668 | 28.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,018 | 39.2% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.6% | 17.7% |
| Married | 56.4% | 54.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 13.9% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.1%
Some HS, no diploma
17.0%
HS graduate
28.4%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
6.3%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 69.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 130 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 159 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,108 | 40.7% |
| High school | 608 | 28.7% |
| College / grad school | 866 | 21.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.6%
Retail trade
14.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Other services
6.6%
Agriculture & mining
6.0%
Construction
6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Public administration
4.5%
Professional & management
4.4%
Information
3.3%
Manufacturing
2.5%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.0% |
| Service | 18.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.8% |
| Production & transportation | 15.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.2% |
| Government | 16.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.3% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.0 |
Poverty
All people
27.5%
Under 18 years
39.3%
18 and over
25.1%
Married-couple families
9.9%
Female-led households
41.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.2% |
| Retirement income | 29.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 15.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 23.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 46.5% |
| High cholesterol | 40.9% |
| Heart disease | 9.7% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| Arthritis | 36.1% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 15.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.0% |
| No physical activity | 37.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 28.6% |
| Poor mental health | 20.5% |
| Poor physical health | 19.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 44.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 27.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 453 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 30.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.6% |
| 18–64 years | 26.5% |
| 65 and over | 54.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 43.6% |
| Public insurance | 69.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,676 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 15 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,288 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 13,271 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 11,335 | 84.6% |
| Foreign born | 17 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 53 | 0.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 18 | 12.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,704 | 12.8% |
| Italian | 1,698 | 12.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,169 | 8.8% |
| Irish | 73 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.1% |
| Internet access | 88.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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