PlainZIP

Hinkle, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40953

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

998
34/sq mi
$16,375
Median income
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hinkle pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40953 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40953 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hinkle, Knox County, Kentucky, home to just 998 residents across 29.8 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 40953 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $16,375 (73% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $18,373. Poverty here runs at 31.1%, with unemployment measured at 15.2%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 67.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 40953 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Knox County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 40953, Hinkle, 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

998

Population

29.8

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40953?

48.6

Median Age

43.2%

Male

56.8%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 98.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$16,375

Median Household Income

-73% vs state

$18,373

Per Capita Income

31.1%

Poverty Rate

15.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 40953 ranks nationally

Hinkle, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$16,375 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 29.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

219

Total Housing Units

202

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 40953, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $320,000.

3

Businesses

27

Employees

$320K

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

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ZIP 40953 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 40953 ranks #3 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 40953 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 40953 ranks #9 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
40946 Green Road, KY 220 3.2 mi
40923 Cannon, KY 735 2.8 mi
40915 Bimble, KY 896 3.9 mi
40943 Girdler, KY 748 3.3 mi
40949 Heidrick, KY 788 4.9 mi
40982 Scalf, KY 388 6.3 mi
40935 Flat Lick, KY 2,699 5.3 mi
40906 Barbourville, KY 11,132 5.9 mi
40903 Artemus, KY 681 8.9 mi
40997 Walker, KY 371 7.8 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
40915 standard
Bimble, KY
Pop: 896
40949 standard
Heidrick, KY
Pop: 788

Related Areas

Knox County Hinkle, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40953 in? ▼
ZIP code 40953 (Hinkle) 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 40953? ▼
ZIP code 40953 in Hinkle, KY has a population of 998 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40953? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 40953 is $16,375, which is 79% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40953? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 40953 is White at 98.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40953? ▼
ZIP code 40953 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the average commute time in ZIP 40953? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40953 is 27.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40953? ▼
In ZIP code 40953, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40953? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40953 is 31.1% 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.