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Bimble, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40915

Knox County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

896
36/sq mi
$41,822
Median income
$9,999
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bimble pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40915 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40915 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bimble, Knox County, Kentucky, home to just 896 residents across 25.0 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 40915 reports a modest median household income of $41,822 (30% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $16,934. Poverty here runs at 26.8%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $9,999 (94% below the state average); renters pay a median of $435 monthly, and 45.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 40915 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 40915, Bimble, 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

896

Population

25.0

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40915?

42.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$41,822

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$16,934

Per Capita Income

26.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 40915 ranks nationally

Bimble, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$41,822 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

247

Total Housing Units

211

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.5%
Renter 54.5%

$9,999

Median Home Value

-94% vs state

$435

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 40915, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,063,000.

8

Businesses

26

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 40915 vs 40949 →

ZIP 40915 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40915 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 40915 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 40915 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
40949 Heidrick, KY 788 3.1 mi
40953 Hinkle, KY 998 3.9 mi
40906 Barbourville, KY 11,132 3.9 mi
40903 Artemus, KY 681 4.9 mi
40923 Cannon, KY 735 3.3 mi
40943 Girdler, KY 748 5.8 mi
40946 Green Road, KY 220 7.1 mi
40995 Trosper, KY 121 8.2 mi
40935 Flat Lick, KY 2,699 5.8 mi
40997 Walker, KY 371 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Knox County

40906 standard
Barbourville, KY
Pop: 11,132
40734 standard
Gray, KY
Pop: 3,764
40935 standard
Flat Lick, KY
Pop: 2,699
40771 standard
Woodbine, KY
Pop: 1,068
40953 standard
Hinkle, KY
Pop: 998
40949 standard
Heidrick, KY
Pop: 788

Related Areas

Knox County Bimble, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40915 in? ▼
ZIP code 40915 (Bimble) 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 40915? ▼
ZIP code 40915 in Bimble, KY has a population of 896 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40915? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 40915 is $41,822, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40915? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 40915 is $9,999, which is 96% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40915? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 40915 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40915? ▼
ZIP code 40915 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40915? ▼
In ZIP code 40915, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 40915? ▼
In ZIP code 40915, approximately 45.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40915? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40915 is 26.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.