Heidrick, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40949
Knox County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 788
- 94/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,688
- Median income Below-median income area
- $134,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 0.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Heidrick pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 94
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40949 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40949 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Heidrick, Knox County, Kentucky, home to just 788 residents across 8.4 square miles, a density of 94 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40949 reports a modest median household income of $54,688 (8% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,708. Economic pressure is pronounced: 40.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 22.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $134,700 (15% below the average Kentucky ZIP); owner occupancy is 80.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 40949 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 →
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 40949, Heidrick, 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
788
Population
8.4
Area (sq mi)
94
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40949?
52.8
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
0.0%
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?
$54,688
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$22,708
Per Capita Income
40.4%
Poverty Rate
22.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 40949 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Heidrick, 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)
$54,688 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
175housing units
175
Total Housing Units
175
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$134,700
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 40949, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $218,000.
4
Businesses
10
Employees
$218K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 3 | 75.0% |
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 40949 vs 40906 →
ZIP 40949 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
- 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
- 40921 295
Bryants Store (40921)
295 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40949 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40949 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
- 40995
Trosper (40995)
$36,188 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 40949 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40906 | Barbourville, KY | 11,132 | 1.0 mi |
| 40923 | Cannon, KY | 735 | 2.3 mi |
| 40915 | Bimble, KY | 896 | 3.1 mi |
| 40943 | Girdler, KY | 748 | 4.6 mi |
| 40953 | Hinkle, KY | 998 | 4.9 mi |
| 40734 | Gray, KY | 3,764 | 6.0 mi |
| 40903 | Artemus, KY | 681 | 6.4 mi |
| 40921 | Bryants Store, KY | 295 | 8.4 mi |
| 40946 | Green Road, KY | 220 | 7.5 mi |
| 40995 | Trosper, KY | 121 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40949, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 40949 in?
ZIP code 40949 (Heidrick) 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 40949?
ZIP code 40949 in Heidrick, KY has a population of 788 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40949?
The median household income in ZIP 40949 is $54,688, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40949?
The median home value in ZIP 40949 is $134,700, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40949?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40949 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40949?
ZIP code 40949 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40949?
In ZIP code 40949, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40949?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40949 is 40.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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