Zip code 40982: Scalf, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 40982?

40982 is assigned to Scalf, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 40982 in?

40982 is in Knox County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 40982?

About 168 people live in 40982, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 40982?

The median household income in 40982 is $16,442.

Q: What zip codes are near 40982?

The closest zip codes to 40982 are 40997, 40935, 40930, 40953, 40902.

Residential delivery areaKnox CountyEastern Time

Population

168

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$16K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$117K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

25.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

8.8 sq mi

19 people/sq mi

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

About 40982

40982 is a rural zip code in Scalf, Kentucky (Knox County), covering 8.8 sq mi of land. About 168 people live here, or 19 per square mile. The median resident is 25.5 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 $16,442 a year, about 20% of the national median of $80,734. 100% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $117,000, or 7.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%).

How 40982 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 168 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%2nd of 722 in KY
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%24th of 719 in KY
Residents under 1835.7%
99th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%39th of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy30.3%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%62nd of 719 in KY
Unemployment rate12%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%66th of 719 in KY
Homeownership rate88.4%
94th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%160th of 719 in KY
Government workers24.7%
94th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%116th of 719 in KY
Median home value$117,000
4th
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600416th of 642 in KY
Population density19/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi663rd of 724 in KY
Median age25.5
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1698th of 724 in KY
Population168
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824702nd of 724 in KY
Median household income$16,442
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726633rd of 641 in KY
Per capita income$7,514
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821715th of 722 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%702nd of 723 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%642nd of 719 in KY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5668th of 724 in KY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%660th of 723 in KY
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%682nd of 724 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%572nd of 724 in KY
Residents 65 and older2.4%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%709th of 724 in KY
Median earnings per worker$16,186
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552685th of 700 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%539th of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%669th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%663rd of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.262
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477686th of 715 in KY

Measure	40982	Knox	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Poverty rateWeakness	100%	36.9%	16.1%	12.5%	99th	2nd of 722
Broadband accessStrength	100%	85.3%	88.6%	91%	99th	24th of 719
Residents under 18	35.7%	23.6%	22.6%	22%	99th	39th of 724
Housing vacancy	30.3%	15.5%	10.3%	10.1%	98th	62nd of 719
Unemployment rateWeakness	12%	8.1%	4.9%	5.2%	97th	66th of 719
Homeownership rateStrength	88.4%	65.3%	68.3%	65.2%	94th	160th of 719
Government workers	24.7%	14.8%	14.6%	14.5%	94th	116th of 719
Median home value	$117,000	$118,700	$205,600	$332,700	4th	416th of 642
Population density	19/sq mi	77/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	663rd of 724
Median age	25.5	39.7	39.1	38.9	2nd	698th of 724
Population	168	29,865	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	702nd of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$16,442	$32,527	$63,726	$80,734	1st	633rd of 641
Per capita incomeWeakness	$7,514	$20,708	$35,821	$44,673	1st	715th of 722
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	13.6%	27.6%	35.7%	1st	702nd of 723
Work from home	0%	8.8%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	642nd of 719
Diversity index	0	9.6	32.5	61.4	1st	668th of 724
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	8.6%	6%	8.4%	1st	660th of 723
Veterans	0%	3.7%	6.5%	6.2%	1st	682nd of 724
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.7%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	572nd of 724
Residents 65 and older	2.4%	17.4%	17.3%	17.2%	1st	709th of 724
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$16,186	$33,547	$43,552	$49,666	1st	685th of 700
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	539th of 719
Healthcare workers	0%	12.2%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	669th of 719
Self-employed workers	0%	10.4%	8.6%	10%	1st	663rd of 719
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.262	0.525	0.477	0.483	1st	686th 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

10%

Under 5

26%

5–17

11%

18–24

25–34

20%

35–44

23%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

25.5

Under 18

35.7%

65 and over

2.4%

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

100%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 69
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 94.2%
Married couples: 26.1%
Living alone: 5.8%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 77% / 23%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

74%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

40982

$16,442

Knox Co.

$32,527

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$7,514

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

100%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.262

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

40982

$117,000

Knox Co.

$118,700

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

40982

—

Knox Co.

$681

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

16%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

84%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 99
Owner-occupied: 88.4%
Vacant: 30.3%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 6.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 7.1× (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

10–19

53%

20–29

30–44

47%

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

12%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

76.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

78%

Office and admin

22%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

78%

Construction

22%

Health care and social assistance

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$16,186

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

24.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	40982	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

High school

78%

Some college

Associate's

18%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 95.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 100%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Scalf
State: Kentucky
County: Knox County
Center point: 36.9329° N, 83.6872° W
Land area: 8.8 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 40982

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
40997	Walker, KY	3 mi	404	—	$64,100
40935	Flat Lick, KY	4 mi	1,748	$23,157	$41,700
40930	Dewitt, KY · PO box	4.8 mi	—	—	—
40953	Hinkle, KY	6.3 mi	454	$16,375	—
40902	Arjay, KY	6.8 mi	558	—	—
40913	Beverly, KY	7.1 mi	276	$51,023	$104,900
40915	Bimble, KY	7.5 mi	564	$41,822	under $10,000
40946	Green Road, KY	7.8 mi	28	—	—
40939	Fourmile, KY	8.7 mi	165	—	—
40923	Cannon, KY	8.8 mi	679	$47,865	$165,000
40943	Girdler, KY	9 mi	1,117	$67,143	—
40958	Kettle Island, KY	9.9 mi	547	$48,721	$87,500

Questions about 40982

What city is zip code 40982?

40982 is assigned to Scalf, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 40982 in?

40982 is in Knox County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 40982?

About 168 people live in 40982, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 40982 in?

40982 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 40982?

The median household income in 40982 is $16,442.

What zip codes are near 40982?

The closest zip codes to 40982 are 40997, 40935, 40930, 40953, 40902.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40982, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.