| ZIP Code | 40943 |
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| City | Girdler |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Knox County |
| Area Code | 606 |
| Elevation | 1,435 ft |
| Latitude | 36.956284 |
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| Longitude | -83.847458 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 21121 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.1 yrs ↓ 15% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 29.1% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 97 (30%) |
| Some College | 72 (22.3%) |
| Associates | 60 (18.6%) |
| Bachelors | 51 (15.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 43 (13.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $99,800 ▼ 64% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
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| Total Units | 356 |
| Vacant Units | 84 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 356 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 84 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
ZIP code 40943 is located in Girdler, Kentucky, within Knox County. With a population of 675, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.1 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 40943 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $99,800 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 40943 is primarily White (96.89%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%.
About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 40943 in Girdler, KY is characterized as moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.