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Pine Knot, KY
Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 42635.
Population
1,051
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
164
ZIP codes
1
Pine Knot and its ZIP codes
Pine Knot at a glance
- Pine Knot is 43% denser than Kentucky as a whole.
- Median rent is $291 a month.
Local data for Pine Knot, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pine Knot, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
52.9%
Median rent
$291/mo
Homeownership
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher
1.9%
Median age
55.4
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (100), Irish Americans (44), Scottish Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McCreary County. PPP loans are for Pine Knot.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,570
2,825 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,875
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $10,609 per person
How people get to work
Pine Knot, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pine Knot, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
395
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 24°F
56.1 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Pine Knot
1 in or overlapping Pine Knot. Population shown
Cities near Pine Knot
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StearnsCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 4 |
| Whitley CityCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.3 |
| Winfield, TNTown | 7.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Oneida, TNTown | 9.9 mi | 9.4 |
| WilliamsburgCity | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| EmlynCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Huntsville, TNTown | 17 mi | 8.3 |
| Helenwood, TNCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2 |
| Pleasant ViewCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Jellico, TNCity | 19 mi | 6.2 |
| RockholdsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| Robbins, TNCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| BurnsideCity | 23 mi | 4.5 |
| Elgin, TNCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| MonticelloCity | 26 mi | 6.1 |
| Caryville, TNTown | 26 mi | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pine Knot, KY in?
- Pine Knot is in McCreary County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Pine Knot, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pine Knot include 42635.
- What is the population of Pine Knot, KY?
- About 1,051 people live in Pine Knot, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pine Knot?
- Nearby places include Stearns (2.6 mi), Whitley City (4.5 mi), Winfield, TN (7.4 mi), Oneida, TN (9.9 mi), Williamsburg (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023