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Hindman, KY
City in Knott County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41822.
Population
790
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
254
ZIP codes
1
Hindman and its ZIP codes
Hindman at a glance
- Hindman is about 2.2 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $27,632, 57% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,200 (30% below Kentucky) and median rent is $350 a month.
Local data for Hindman, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hindman, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,632
Poverty rate
45.6%
Median home value
$143,200
Median rent
$350/mo
Homeownership
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
26.9
Average commute
12.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (15), German Americans (14), Irish Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knott County. PPP loans are for Hindman.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,180
2,208 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,865
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$116M
FY 2026, $8,116 per person
PPP loans
$5M
51 loans, 857 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hindman, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked12.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 12.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hindman, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
303
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
79
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Hindman
1 in or overlapping Hindman. Population shown
Cities near Hindman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pippa PassesCity | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| ViccoCity | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| JeffCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| DiablockCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| HazardCity | 13 mi | 7.5 |
| WaylandCity | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| CombsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| BlackeyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| WheelwrightCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| McDowellCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| MaytownCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| WhitesburgCity | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| MillstoneCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| MaykingCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Fleming-NeonCity | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| McRobertsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hindman, KY in?
- Hindman is in Knott County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Hindman, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hindman include 41822.
- What is the population of Hindman, KY?
- About 790 people live in Hindman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hindman?
- Nearby places include Pippa Passes (5.9 mi), Vicco (9.3 mi), Jeff (12 mi), Diablock (13 mi), Hazard (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023