| ZIP Code | 40915 |
|---|---|
| City | Bimble |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Knox County |
| Area Code | 606 |
| Elevation | 1,019 ft |
| Latitude | 36.890409 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.812553 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 21121 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 22.6 yrs ↓ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 46.2% ▲ 362% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.9% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 30 (10%) |
| HS Graduate | 128 (42.5%) |
| Some College | 41 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 11 (3.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 91 (30.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $41,209 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $9,999 ▼ 96% below avg ↓ 91% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 0.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $445/mo ↓ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 305 |
| Vacant Units | 33 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 305 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 33 |
| Owner Occupied | 40.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 59.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 40915 is located in Bimble, Kentucky, within Knox County. With a population of 731, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 22.6 years. Economically, 40915 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,209 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 40915 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $9,999 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $445 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (40.4%) and renters (59.6%). Median home values have decreased by 91% since 2019.
The population of 40915 is primarily White (94.39%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 46.2%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 90%.
Overall, ZIP code 40915 in Bimble, KY is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a young community. With 731 residents, a median household income of $41,209, and a median home value of $9,999, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kentucky.