Barbourville, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40906
Knox County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,132
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $23,375
- Median income Below-median income area
- $129,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Barbourville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40906 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40906 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Barbourville, Knox County, Kentucky, home to 11,132 residents across 320.8 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40906 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $23,375 (61% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,550. Economic pressure is pronounced: 42.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $129,100 (19% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $693; owner occupancy is 63.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 40906 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 40906
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barbourville, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40906.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Finance and insurance 20
Finance and insurance
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 19
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40906, Barbourville, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,132
Population
320.8
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40906?
40.0
Median Age
44.6%
Male
55.4%
Female
0.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$23,375
Median Household Income
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$19,550
Per Capita Income
42.1%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 40906 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Barbourville, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$23,375 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,109housing units
5,109
Total Housing Units
4,261
Occupied Units
848
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$129,100
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$693
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 232 business establishments in ZIP 40906, employing approximately 3,177 people with a combined annual payroll of $175,403,000.
232
Businesses
3,177
Employees
$175.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 23.3% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 21.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.3% |
| Construction | 9 | 3.9% |
| Information | 6 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 40906 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40906
Barbourville (40906)
11,132 residents
- 40734 3,764
Gray (40734)
3,764 residents
- 40771 1,068
Woodbine (40771)
1,068 residents
- 40953 998
Hinkle (40953)
998 residents
- 40915 896
Bimble (40915)
896 residents
- 40949 788
Heidrick (40949)
788 residents
- 40943 748
Girdler (40943)
748 residents
- 40923 735
Cannon (40923)
735 residents
- 40903 681
Artemus (40903)
681 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40906 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40906 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40943
Girdler (40943)
$67,143 median income
- 40903
Artemus (40903)
$60,833 median income
- 40949
Heidrick (40949)
$54,688 median income
- 40923
Cannon (40923)
$47,865 median income
- 40734
Gray (40734)
$42,500 median income
- 40915
Bimble (40915)
$41,822 median income
- 40906 $23,375
Barbourville (40906)
$23,375 median income
- 40953 $16,375
Hinkle (40953)
$16,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40906 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40949 | Heidrick, KY | 788 | 1.0 mi |
| 40915 | Bimble, KY | 896 | 3.9 mi |
| 40923 | Cannon, KY | 735 | 3.2 mi |
| 40943 | Girdler, KY | 748 | 5.4 mi |
| 40921 | Bryants Store, KY | 295 | 7.7 mi |
| 40734 | Gray, KY | 3,764 | 5.6 mi |
| 40953 | Hinkle, KY | 998 | 5.9 mi |
| 40903 | Artemus, KY | 681 | 6.3 mi |
| 40771 | Woodbine, KY | 1,068 | 8.4 mi |
| 40946 | Green Road, KY | 220 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40906, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,132 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 40906 in?
ZIP code 40906 (Barbourville) is located in Knox County, Kentucky. Knox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knox-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40906?
ZIP code 40906 in Barbourville, KY has a population of 11,132 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40906?
The median household income in ZIP 40906 is $23,375, which is 69% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40906?
The median home value in ZIP 40906 is $129,100, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40906?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40906 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40906?
ZIP code 40906 has 232 business establishments employing approximately 3,177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40906?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40906 are: Health care and social assistance (54), Retail trade (50), Accommodation and food services (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40906?
In ZIP code 40906, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40906?
In ZIP code 40906, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40906?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40906 is 42.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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