Zip code 40953: Hinkle, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 40953?

40953 is assigned to Hinkle, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 40953 in?

40953 is in Knox County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 40953?

About 454 people live in 40953, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 40953?

The median household income in 40953 is $16,375.

Q: What zip codes are near 40953?

The closest zip codes to 40953 are 40946, 40923, 40943, 40935, 40915.

Residential delivery areaKnox CountyEastern Time

Population

454

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$16K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

9.9 sq mi

46 people/sq mi

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

About 40953

40953 is a rural zip code in Hinkle, Kentucky (Knox County), covering 9.9 sq mi of land. About 454 people live here, or 46 per square mile. The median resident is 48.6 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 $16,375 a year, about 20% of the national median of $80,734. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.8 minutes each way, and 30% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and sales.

How 40953 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 454 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Unemployment rate15.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%44th of 719 in KY
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%36th of 634 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.630
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.4777th of 715 in KY
Poverty rate31.1%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%129th of 722 in KY
Median age48.6
94th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1134th of 724 in KY
Work from home30%
94th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%13th of 719 in KY
Residents 65 and older20.7%
77th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%229th of 724 in KY
Average commute27.8 min
61st
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min271st of 624 in KY
Housing vacancy7.8%
59th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%503rd of 719 in KY
Homeownership rate67.8%
48th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%559th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers8.7%
42nd
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%323rd of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate4.6%
28th
U.S. 8.4% · KY 6%374th of 723 in KY
Broadband access84.7%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%426th of 719 in KY
Foreign-born residents1.5%
9th
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%230th of 724 in KY
Population density46/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi436th of 724 in KY
Per capita income$18,373
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821645th of 722 in KY
Median earnings per worker$28,169
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552629th of 700 in KY
Population454
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824601st of 724 in KY
Median household income$16,375
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726634th of 641 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%701st of 723 in KY
Diversity index3
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5571st of 724 in KY
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%681st of 724 in KY
Residents under 187.5%
1st
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%683rd of 724 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%538th of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%668th of 719 in KY
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%694th of 719 in KY

Measure	40953	Knox	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Unemployment rateWeakness	15.2%	8.1%	4.9%	5.2%	99th	44th of 719
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	46.5%	45.4%	51.1%	99th	36th of 634
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.630	0.525	0.477	0.483	99th	7th of 715
Poverty rateWeakness	31.1%	36.9%	16.1%	12.5%	96th	129th of 722
Median age	48.6	39.7	39.1	38.9	94th	134th of 724
Work from home	30%	8.8%	10.2%	15.1%	94th	13th of 719
Residents 65 and older	20.7%	17.4%	17.3%	17.2%	77th	229th of 724
Average commute	27.8 min	24.4 min	24 min	26.4 min	61st	271st of 624
Housing vacancy	7.8%	15.5%	10.3%	10.1%	59th	503rd of 719
Homeownership rate	67.8%	65.3%	68.3%	65.2%	48th	559th of 719
Self-employed workers	8.7%	10.4%	8.6%	10%	42nd	323rd of 719
Uninsured rate	4.6%	8.6%	6%	8.4%	28th	374th of 723
Broadband accessWeakness	84.7%	85.3%	88.6%	91%	12th	426th of 719
Foreign-born residents	1.5%	0.7%	4.7%	14.1%	9th	230th of 724
Population density	46/sq mi	77/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	436th of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$18,373	$20,708	$35,821	$44,673	2nd	645th of 722
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$28,169	$33,547	$43,552	$49,666	2nd	629th of 700
Population	454	29,865	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	601st of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$16,375	$32,527	$63,726	$80,734	1st	634th of 641
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	13.6%	27.6%	35.7%	1st	701st of 723
Diversity index	3	9.6	32.5	61.4	1st	571st of 724
Veterans	0%	3.7%	6.5%	6.2%	1st	681st of 724
Residents under 18	7.5%	23.6%	22.6%	22%	1st	683rd of 724
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	538th of 719
Healthcare workers	0%	12.2%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	668th of 719
Government workers	0%	14.8%	14.6%	14.5%	1st	694th of 719

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

5–17

16%

18–24

25–34

15%

35–44

29%

45–54

55–64

18%

65–74

75+

Median age

48.6

Under 18

7.5%

65 and over

20.7%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

86.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 202
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 42.1%
Married couples: 42.1%
Living alone: 57.9%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

68%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

40953

$16,375

Knox Co.

$32,527

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$18,373

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

31.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.630

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

40953

—

Knox Co.

$118,700

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

40953

—

Knox Co.

$681

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

25%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

68%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 219
Owner-occupied: 67.8%
Vacant: 7.8%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 4.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

43%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

10%

Bicycle

Worked from home

30%

Other

16%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

43%

10–19

20–29

30–44

45–59

57%

60+

Average commute

27.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

15.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

35%

Transportation and moving

21%

Sales

16%

Construction and repair

15%

Office and admin

Food service

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

35%

Wholesale

21%

Restaurants and hotels

20%

Professional and technical services

Construction

Health care and social assistance

Education

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$28,169

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	40953	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	$27,878	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

50%

High school

30%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 50.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 84.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 84.7%
No internet access: 15.3%
Without health insurance: 4.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hinkle
State: Kentucky
County: Knox County
Center point: 36.9380° N, 83.8013° W
Land area: 9.9 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 40953

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
40946	Green Road, KY	1.9 mi	28	—	—
40923	Cannon, KY	2.8 mi	679	$47,865	$165,000
40943	Girdler, KY	2.8 mi	1,117	$67,143	—
40935	Flat Lick, KY	3 mi	1,748	$23,157	$41,700
40915	Bimble, KY	3.3 mi	564	$41,822	under $10,000
40949	Heidrick, KY	4.5 mi	468	$54,688	$134,700
40906	Barbourville, KY	5.3 mi	10,813	$23,375	$129,100
40930	Dewitt, KY · PO box	5.5 mi	—	—	—
40982	Scalf, KY	6.3 mi	168	$16,442	$117,000
40997	Walker, KY	8.3 mi	404	—	$64,100
40903	Artemus, KY	9.3 mi	558	$60,833	$38,500
40734	Gray, KY	9.6 mi	3,602	$42,500	$131,700

Questions about 40953

What city is zip code 40953?

40953 is assigned to Hinkle, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 40953 in?

40953 is in Knox County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 40953?

About 454 people live in 40953, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 40953 in?

40953 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 40953?

The median household income in 40953 is $16,375.

What zip codes are near 40953?

The closest zip codes to 40953 are 40946, 40923, 40943, 40935, 40915.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40953, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.