PlainZIP

Knifley, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42753

Adair County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

743
11/sq mi
$54,565
Median income
$115,000
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Knifley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42753 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42753 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Knifley, Adair County, Kentucky, home to just 743 residents across 66.3 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42753 reports a modest median household income of $54,565 (9% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $27,035. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. Housing costs here run $115,000 for a typical home value (28% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 91.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Adair County, letting you compare 42753 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42753, Knifley, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

743

Population

66.3

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42753?

49.1

Median Age

61.3%

Male

38.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$54,565

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$27,035

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42753 ranks nationally

Knifley, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,565 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

339

Total Housing Units

276

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.7%
Renter 8.3%

$115,000

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

1988

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 42753, employing approximately 42 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,022,000.

3

Businesses

42

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 42753 vs 42733 →

ZIP 42753 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42753 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 42753 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 42753 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
42733 Elk Horn, KY 1,454 8.3 mi
42728 Columbia, KY 15,925 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adair County

42728 standard
Columbia, KY
Pop: 15,925
42528 standard
Dunnville, KY
Pop: 1,524
42741 standard
Glens Fork, KY
Pop: 480
42715 standard
Breeding, KY
Pop: 347

Related Areas

Adair County Knifley, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42753 in? ▼
ZIP code 42753 (Knifley) is located in Adair County, Kentucky. Adair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adair-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42753? ▼
ZIP code 42753 in Knifley, KY has a population of 743 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42753? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42753 is $54,565, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42753? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42753 is $115,000, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42753? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42753 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42753? ▼
ZIP code 42753 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 42 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42753? ▼
In ZIP code 42753, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42753? ▼
In ZIP code 42753, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42753? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42753 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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