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McCreary County, KY Demographics & ZIP Codes
McCreary County, Kentucky demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 7 ZIP codes — population 16,497 — avg. income $35,590 — avg. home value $74,833. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Population
16,497
Median household income (avg.)
$35,590
47% of U.S. median
Average home value
$74,833
21% of U.S. median
Average rent
$421
36% of U.S. median
McCreary County demographics
McCreary County, Kentucky covers 7 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 16,497.
Median household income in McCreary County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in McCreary County, Kentucky is about $35,590 — about 38% below the KY ZIP average ($57,217), and about 53% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 42653 (Whitley City) is near the top at about $45,841, while 42634 is near the bottom at about $24,835.
Housing in McCreary County
For housing in McCreary County, Kentucky, the average median home value is about $74,833 and the average median rent is about $421.
The most populous ZIP is 42635 (Pine Knot) with about 4,789 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in McCreary County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42635 | Pine Knot | McCreary County | KY | 4,789 | $36,506 | $102,300 |
| 42653 | Whitley City | McCreary County | KY | 3,911 | $45,841 | $104,600 |
| 42647 | Stearns | McCreary County | KY | 3,743 | $35,179 | $66,300 |
| 42649 | Pine Knot | McCreary County | KY | 1,878 | — | $85,000 |
| 42634 | — | McCreary County | KY | 1,840 | $24,835 | $54,800 |
| 42638 | Stearns | McCreary County | KY | 300 | — | $36,000 |
| 42631 | — | McCreary County | KY | 36 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of McCreary County?
McCreary County, Kentucky has a combined ZIP-area population of about 16,497 across 7 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in McCreary County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in McCreary County, Kentucky is about $35,590, about 38% below the state ZIP average ($57,217), and about 53% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $74,833. Among ZIPs with data, 42653 (Whitley City) is near the top ($45,841) and 42634 is near the bottom ($24,835).
How many ZIP codes are in McCreary County?
McCreary County, Kentucky includes 7 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for McCreary County?
This page lists ZIP codes in McCreary County, Kentucky with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.