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Knott County, KY
2 cities and towns and 22 ZIP codes in Knott County, Kentucky.
Population
13,830
Land area
352sq mi
People per sq mi
39
ZIP codes
22
Cities and towns in Knott County
Knott County at a glance
- Knott County is 66% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,761, 34% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,000 (63% below Kentucky) and median rent is $756 a month.
- Its largest cities are Hindman (790) and Pippa Passes (450).
Local data for Knott County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Knott County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,761
Poverty rate
23.3%
Median home value
$77,000
Prices +6.6% in a year
Median rent
$756/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,853), German Americans (538), Scottish Americans (104).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 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
$41.3M
466 loans, 4,699 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$97.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Knott County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Knott County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
303
Most often 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
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Knott County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Knott County, KY?
- Hindman is the largest city or town in Knott County, with about 790 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Knott County?
- Knott County includes 22 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 41630, 41643, 41701, 41722, 41725.
- What is the population of Knott County, KY?
- About 13,830 people live in Knott County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Knott County?
- Knott County borders Pike County, Floyd County, Perry County, Letcher County, Breathitt County, Magoffin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023