Zip code 40997: Walker, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 40997?

40997 is assigned to Walker, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 40997 in?

40997 is in Knox County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 40997?

About 404 people live in 40997, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 40997?

The closest zip codes to 40997 are 40982, 40902, 40930, 40913, 40935.

Residential delivery areaKnox CountyEastern Time

Population

404

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$64K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

30.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

26 sq mi

16 people/sq mi

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

About 40997

40997 is a rural zip code in Walker, Kentucky (Knox County), covering 26 sq mi of land. About 404 people live here, or 16 per square mile. The median resident is 30.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $64,100. 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in education; sales; and construction and repair.

How 40997 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 404 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%37th of 634 in KY
Homeownership rate91.9%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%98th of 719 in KY
Government workers28.3%
97th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%88th of 719 in KY
Residents under 1828.5%
92nd
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%108th of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy15.8%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%267th of 719 in KY
Poverty rate11.6%
54th
U.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%517th of 722 in KY
Broadband access89.8%
33rd
U.S. 91% · KY 88.6%238th of 719 in KY
Residents 65 and older14.4%
33rd
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%550th of 724 in KY
Per capita income$25,694
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821450th of 722 in KY
Median age30.3
4th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1668th of 724 in KY
Veterans1.7%
4th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%613th of 724 in KY
Population density16/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi693rd of 724 in KY
Median earnings per worker$27,023
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552639th of 700 in KY
Population404
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824618th of 724 in KY
Median home value$64,100
1st
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600588th of 642 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher1.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%670th of 723 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%644th of 719 in KY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%631st of 719 in KY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5670th of 724 in KY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%661st of 723 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%574th of 724 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%541st of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%671st of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%665th of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.261
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477687th of 715 in KY

Measure	40997	Knox	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	46.5%	45.4%	51.1%	99th	37th of 634
Homeownership rateStrength	91.9%	65.3%	68.3%	65.2%	97th	98th of 719
Government workers	28.3%	14.8%	14.6%	14.5%	97th	88th of 719
Residents under 18	28.5%	23.6%	22.6%	22%	92nd	108th of 724
Housing vacancy	15.8%	15.5%	10.3%	10.1%	88th	267th of 719
Poverty rate	11.6%	36.9%	16.1%	12.5%	54th	517th of 722
Broadband access	89.8%	85.3%	88.6%	91%	33rd	238th of 719
Residents 65 and older	14.4%	17.4%	17.3%	17.2%	33rd	550th of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,694	$20,708	$35,821	$44,673	9th	450th of 722
Median age	30.3	39.7	39.1	38.9	4th	668th of 724
Veterans	1.7%	3.7%	6.5%	6.2%	4th	613th of 724
Population density	16/sq mi	77/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	693rd of 724
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$27,023	$33,547	$43,552	$49,666	2nd	639th of 700
Population	404	29,865	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	618th of 724
Median home value	$64,100	$118,700	$205,600	$332,700	1st	588th of 642
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	1.8%	13.6%	27.6%	35.7%	1st	670th of 723
Work from home	0%	8.8%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	644th of 719
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	8.1%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	631st of 719
Diversity index	0	9.6	32.5	61.4	1st	670th of 724
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	8.6%	6%	8.4%	1st	661st of 723
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.7%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	574th of 724
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	541st of 719
Healthcare workers	0%	12.2%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	671st of 719
Self-employed workers	0%	10.4%	8.6%	10%	1st	665th of 719
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.261	0.525	0.477	0.483	1st	687th 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

11%

Under 5

18%

5–17

18–24

30%

25–34

35–44

24%

45–54

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

30.3

Under 18

28.5%

65 and over

14.4%

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

85.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 197
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 66%
Married couples: 57.4%
Living alone: 32%
Veterans (of adults): 1.7%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

11%

$25–50k

32%

$50–75k

$75–100k

57%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

40997

—

Knox Co.

$32,527

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,694

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.261

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

40997

$64,100

Knox Co.

$118,700

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

40997

—

Knox Co.

$681

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

37%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

63%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 234
Owner-occupied: 91.9%
Vacant: 15.8%
Median year built: 1997
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

25%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

27%

20–29

28%

30–44

45–59

20%

60+

25%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

68.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

28%

Sales

27%

Construction and repair

25%

Cleaning and personal care

20%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

28%

Retail

27%

Agriculture and mining

25%

Admin, support and management

20%

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$27,023

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

28.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	40997	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

74%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 96.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 89.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 60.4%
No internet access: 4.6%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Walker
State: Kentucky
County: Knox County
Center point: 36.8945° N, 83.6620° W
Land area: 26 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 40997

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
40982	Scalf, KY	3 mi	168	$16,442	$117,000
40902	Arjay, KY	4 mi	558	—	—
40930	Dewitt, KY · PO box	4.4 mi	—	—	—
40913	Beverly, KY	6.4 mi	276	$51,023	$104,900
40935	Flat Lick, KY	6.7 mi	1,748	$23,157	$41,700
40939	Fourmile, KY	6.7 mi	165	—	—
40958	Kettle Island, KY	6.9 mi	547	$48,721	$87,500
40988	Stoney Fork, KY	7.9 mi	519	$38,125	—
40915	Bimble, KY	8.3 mi	564	$41,822	under $10,000
40953	Hinkle, KY	8.3 mi	454	$16,375	—
40955	Ingram, KY · PO box	9 mi	—	—	—
40903	Artemus, KY	10 mi	558	$60,833	$38,500

Questions about 40997

What city is zip code 40997?

40997 is assigned to Walker, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 40997 in?

40997 is in Knox County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 40997?

About 404 people live in 40997, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 40997 in?

40997 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 40997?

The closest zip codes to 40997 are 40982, 40902, 40930, 40913, 40935.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40997, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.