PlainZIP

Cannon, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40923

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

735
71/sq mi
$47,865
Median income
$165,000
Median home value
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cannon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
71
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40923 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40923 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cannon, Knox County, Kentucky, home to just 735 residents across 10.4 square miles, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 40923 reports a modest median household income of $47,865 (20% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $14,476. Local economic indicators show a 33.7% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $165,000 for a typical home value (4% above the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 67.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Knox County, letting you compare 40923 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 40923, Cannon, 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

735

Population

10.4

Area (sq mi)

71

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40923?

42.4

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$47,865

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$14,476

Per Capita Income

33.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 40923 ranks nationally

Cannon, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,865 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 38.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%

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

What does housing look like?

243

Total Housing Units

243

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%

$165,000

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 40923, employing approximately 42 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,556,000.

5

Businesses

42

Employees

$1.6M

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 40923 vs 40943 →

ZIP 40923 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 40923 ranks #8 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 40923 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 40923 ranks #4 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
40943 Girdler, KY 748 2.6 mi
40949 Heidrick, KY 788 2.3 mi
40953 Hinkle, KY 998 2.8 mi
40906 Barbourville, KY 11,132 3.2 mi
40915 Bimble, KY 896 3.3 mi
40946 Green Road, KY 220 5.2 mi
40734 Gray, KY 3,764 6.6 mi
40903 Artemus, KY 681 7.9 mi
40935 Flat Lick, KY 2,699 7.5 mi
40921 Bryants Store, KY 295 10.6 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
40915 standard
Bimble, KY
Pop: 896

Related Areas

Knox County Cannon, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40923 in? ▼
ZIP code 40923 (Cannon) 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 40923? ▼
ZIP code 40923 in Cannon, KY has a population of 735 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40923? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 40923 is $47,865, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40923? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 40923 is $165,000, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40923? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 40923 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40923? ▼
ZIP code 40923 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 42 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40923? ▼
In ZIP code 40923, 38.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% 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 40923? ▼
In ZIP code 40923, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40923? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40923 is 33.7% 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.