County ProfileKY
McCreary County
Population: 16,888 · 7 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
16,888
People
Median age
39
Housing
Total households
5,861
Income
Median household income
$33,750
Housing
Total housing units
6,920
Employment
Employment rate
33.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
8.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
91.9%
County details
Local time 02:14:03(ET)| Name | McCreary |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 7total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 5 Standard2 PO Box |
| Area code | 606 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 36.7311363, -84.4910515 |
| Land area | 426.7 sq miles(1,105.2 km²) |
Map of McCreary county, Kentucky with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in McCreary County
Compare the largest cities in McCreary County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strunk | 2,179 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Pine Knot | 1,380 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Stearns | 1,365 | $55,931 | 1ZIPs |
| Parkers Lake | 1,357 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Whitley City | 968 | $33,719 | 1ZIPs |
| Marshes Siding | 138 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Revelo | 128 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in McCreary County
Review the most populated postal areas across McCreary County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42635 | Pine Knot | $24,412 | 4,892 |
| 42653 | Whitley City | $42,656 | 4,201 |
| 42647 | Stearns | $31,927 | 3,726 |
| 42649 | Strunk | $38,382 | 2,179 |
| 42634 | Parkers Lake | $31,250 | 1,357 |
| 42631 | Marshes Siding | — | 138 |
| 42638 | Revelo | $11,595 | 128 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS