City

Hinkle, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Kentucky

👥642Population
💰$59,861Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$82,400Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓7.6%College Grads▼ 80% below avg
📊14.2%Unemployment▲ 191% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.2%Hispanic: 0.8%Race
White99.2%
Hispanic0.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.04
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads7.6% ▼ 80% below avg
Unemployment14.2% ▲ 191% above avg
HS Graduate132 (52.8%)
Some College52 (20.8%)
Associates47 (18.8%)
Bachelors19 (7.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 52.8%Some College: 20.8%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 7.6%Edu
HS Grad52.8%
Some College20.8%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors7.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
45%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,861 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$82,400 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units248
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
40%
$150k–$200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
49%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
40%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
32%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
51%
About Hinkle, KY

Hinkle is a city in Kentucky, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 642 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, Hinkle is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,861 is below the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hinkle is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $82,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hinkle is less-educated. 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.22%).

Hinkle, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Hinkle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40953 642 $59,861 $82,400 14.2% 7.6% 77.7%