Pine Knot, Kentucky
Pine Knot: Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky
About
Pine Knot is a CDP located in the county of McCreary in the U.S. state of Kentucky.
Quick Facts about Pine Knot
| Population : | 1,621 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | McCreary County |
| Area : | 16.75 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,421 feet / 433 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:49:17 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 42635 |
Geography
Pine Knot is located at 36°39'3"N 84°26'19"W (36.6509100, -84.4385500).
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Pine Knot zip code is 42635.
County name: McCreary, County
fips: 21147
High Point, Pine Knot
Schools in Pine Knot
College & universities near Pine Knot, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156541 | University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg (KY) | 40769 |
Post offices near Pine Knot
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Kn Post Office | Pine Knot (KY) | 42635 |
Other cities in McCreary County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McCreary County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stearns | 1,416 | Census designated place in Kentucky, United States |
| Whitley City | 1,170 | Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky |
Distance to Other Cities
Pine Knot distances to largest Kentucky cities
