Zip code 40949: Heidrick, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 40949?

40949 is assigned to Heidrick, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 40949 in?

40949 is in Knox County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 40949?

About 468 people live in 40949, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 40949?

The median household income in 40949 is $54,688.

Q: What zip codes are near 40949?

The closest zip codes to 40949 are 40906, 40923, 40915, 40943, 40953.

Residential delivery areaKnox CountyEastern Time

Population

468

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$135K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

52.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2 sq mi

240 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 40949

40949 is a small-town zip code in Heidrick, Kentucky (Knox County), covering 2 sq mi of land. About 468 people live here, or 240 per square mile. The median resident is 52.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $54,688 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 40.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $134,700, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; police and fire protection; and transportation and moving goods.

How 40949 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 468 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate40.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%65th of 722 in KY
Unemployment rate22.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%21st of 719 in KY
Government workers34.4%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%52nd of 719 in KY
Median age52.8
97th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.175th of 724 in KY
Residents 65 and older26.5%
94th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%87th of 724 in KY
Homeownership rate80%
78th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%315th of 719 in KY
Residents under 1820.9%
39th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%425th of 724 in KY
Median earnings per worker$40,820
24th
U.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552348th of 700 in KY
Population density240/sq mi
23rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi128th of 724 in KY
Median household income$54,688
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726353rd of 641 in KY
Median home value$134,700
7th
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600350th of 642 in KY
Per capita income$22,708
5th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821539th of 722 in KY
Population468
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824600th of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%700th of 723 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%641st of 719 in KY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5667th of 724 in KY
Broadband access69.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%660th of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%659th of 723 in KY
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%680th of 724 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%571st of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%694th of 719 in KY
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%598th of 634 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%537th of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%667th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%662nd of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.312
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477647th of 715 in KY

Measure	40949	Knox	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Poverty rateWeakness	40.4%	36.9%	16.1%	12.5%	99th	65th of 722
Unemployment rateWeakness	22.9%	8.1%	4.9%	5.2%	99th	21st of 719
Government workers	34.4%	14.8%	14.6%	14.5%	99th	52nd of 719
Median age	52.8	39.7	39.1	38.9	97th	75th of 724
Residents 65 and older	26.5%	17.4%	17.3%	17.2%	94th	87th of 724
Homeownership rate	80%	65.3%	68.3%	65.2%	78th	315th of 719
Residents under 18	20.9%	23.6%	22.6%	22%	39th	425th of 724
Median earnings per worker	$40,820	$33,547	$43,552	$49,666	24th	348th of 700
Population density	240/sq mi	77/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	23rd	128th of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,688	$32,527	$63,726	$80,734	14th	353rd of 641
Median home value	$134,700	$118,700	$205,600	$332,700	7th	350th of 642
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,708	$20,708	$35,821	$44,673	5th	539th of 722
Population	468	29,865	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	600th of 724
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	13.6%	27.6%	35.7%	1st	700th of 723
Work from home	0%	8.8%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	641st of 719
Diversity index	0	9.6	32.5	61.4	1st	667th of 724
Broadband accessWeakness	69.7%	85.3%	88.6%	91%	1st	660th of 719
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	8.6%	6%	8.4%	1st	659th of 723
Veterans	0%	3.7%	6.5%	6.2%	1st	680th of 724
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.7%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	571st of 724
Housing vacancy	0%	15.5%	10.3%	10.1%	1st	694th of 719
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	46.5%	45.4%	51.1%	1st	598th of 634
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	537th of 719
Healthcare workers	0%	12.2%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	667th of 719
Self-employed workers	0%	10.4%	8.6%	10%	1st	662nd of 719
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.312	0.525	0.477	0.483	1st	647th of 715

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

18%

25–34

35–44

18%

45–54

55–64

23%

65–74

75+

Median age

52.8

Under 18

20.9%

65 and over

26.5%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 175
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 76.6%
Married couples: 56.6%
Living alone: 23.4%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

47%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

40949

$54,688

Knox Co.

$32,527

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,708

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

40.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.312

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

40949

$134,700

Knox Co.

$118,700

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

40949

—

Knox Co.

$681

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 175
Owner-occupied: 80%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1974
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

42%

10–19

58%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

22.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

48%

Police and fire

20%

Transportation and moving

18%

Management

15%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Construction

48%

Public administration

34%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

18%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$40,820

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

34.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

47.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	40949	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

26%

High school

44%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 73.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 69.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 69.7%
No internet access: 30.3%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Heidrick
State: Kentucky
County: Knox County
Center point: 36.9011° N, 83.8684° W
Land area: 2 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 40949

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
40906	Barbourville, KY	0.9 mi	10,813	$23,375	$129,100
40923	Cannon, KY	1.8 mi	679	$47,865	$165,000
40915	Bimble, KY	3.2 mi	564	$41,822	under $10,000
40943	Girdler, KY	4 mi	1,117	$67,143	—
40953	Hinkle, KY	4.5 mi	454	$16,375	—
40946	Green Road, KY	4.6 mi	28	—	—
40734	Gray, KY	6.2 mi	3,602	$42,500	$131,700
40930	Dewitt, KY · PO box	7.4 mi	—	—	—
40935	Flat Lick, KY	7.5 mi	1,748	$23,157	$41,700
40903	Artemus, KY	7.7 mi	558	$60,833	$38,500
40921	Bryants Store, KY	7.8 mi	147	—	—
40771	Woodbine, KY	9.7 mi	1,915	—	$125,600

Questions about 40949

What city is zip code 40949?

40949 is assigned to Heidrick, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 40949 in?

40949 is in Knox County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 40949?

About 468 people live in 40949, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 40949 in?

40949 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 40949?

The median household income in 40949 is $54,688.

What zip codes are near 40949?

The closest zip codes to 40949 are 40906, 40923, 40915, 40943, 40953.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40949, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.