40903 ZIP Code — Artemus, KY

Knox County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40903 is located in Artemus, Kentucky, within Knox County. It covers approximately 18.13 square miles and serves a population of 781 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40903

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $55,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,269. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (16%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40903 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

781

population

18.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40903 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40903

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40903. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Artemus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40915 Bimble (3 mi) 40935 Flat Lick (3.1 mi) 40953 Hinkle (3.4 mi) 40995 Trosper (4.8 mi) 40949 Heidrick (4.9 mi) 40939 Fourmile (5.5 mi) 40906 Barbourville (6.5 mi) 40923 Cannon (7.2 mi) 40921 Bryants Store (7.9 mi) 40943 Girdler (8.6 mi) 40982 Scalf (8.9 mi) 40977 Pineville (9.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	781
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	18.13 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	36.8414
Longitude	-83.8217
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	606

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	72.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	20.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	6.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

781

Population

People per sq mi

53.6

Median age

$53,269

Median household income

$25,248

Per capita income

$55,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.2%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

323

Housing units

5.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

116

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

102

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	57	7.3%
18 and over	724	92.7%
65 and over	171	21.9%
Median age	53.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	781	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	72.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	20.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	6.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.2%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 14.7%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 16.8%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 30.5%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	14.7%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	16.8%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	30.5%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
Median income	$53,269

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.1%

$50k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 8.4%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$55,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.2%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	55.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	32.5%
1970–1979	32.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	31.5%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	47.9%
2 vehicles	15.8%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.9%
Electricity	67.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	38.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	105	36.0%
Female householder, no spouse	74	25.3%
Households with children under 18	23	7.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	137	46.9%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.2%	15.2%
Married	26.9%	44.5%
Separated	0.0%	13.3%
Widowed	10.5%	23.8%
Divorced	22.4%	3.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 50.9%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 1.4%

Bachelor's degree 1.6%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.9%
Bachelor's or higher	5.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	13.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	18	27.3%
High school	17	25.8%
College / grad school	22	33.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 43.0%

Transportation & utilities 21.1%

Education & healthcare 12.7%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Public administration 5.9%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Construction 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	3.0%
Service	47.6%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 84.2%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 12.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.7%
Retirement income	13.4%
Supplemental Security	21.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.0%
High blood pressure	47.1%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	36.8%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	17.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.9%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	41.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	29.8%
Fair or poor health	32.2%
Poor mental health	22.0%
Poor physical health	20.5%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	40.5%
Cholesterol screening	85.7%
Teeth loss	32.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	1.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	10.5%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	27.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.2%
Public insurance	56.1%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	771	98.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	781	100.0%
Born in same state	781	100.0%
Born in different state	615	78.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	149	19.1%
Arab	34	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	32	4.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	72.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40903

What city is ZIP code 40903 in?

ZIP code 40903 is primarily assigned to Artemus, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40903 in?

ZIP code 40903 falls within Knox County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40903?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 40903 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 40903 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40903?

19% of residents in ZIP code 40903 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 40903 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 40903 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 40903 in?

ZIP code 40903 observes the EST timezone.