40915 ZIP Code — Bimble, KY

Knox County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40915 is located in Bimble, Kentucky, within Knox County. It covers approximately 5.55 square miles and serves a population of 905 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40915

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. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $34,571. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 59% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (16%), smoking (36%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40915 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

905

population

5.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40915 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40915

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40915. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bimble	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40949 Heidrick (2.6 mi) 40953 Hinkle (2.6 mi) 40903 Artemus (3 mi) 40923 Cannon (4.3 mi) 40935 Flat Lick (4.4 mi) 40943 Girdler (5.7 mi) 40906 Barbourville (6.7 mi) 40982 Scalf (7.2 mi) 40995 Trosper (7.7 mi) 40939 Fourmile (7.9 mi) 40734 Gray (8.3 mi) 40921 Bryants Store (9.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	905
Population density	163 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	5.55 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.8837
Longitude	-83.8304
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	77.8%	72.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	9.4%	20.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	6.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

905

Population

163

People per sq mi

29.0

Median age

$34,571

Median household income

$11,178

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

44.0%

Home ownership

41.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

148

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

101

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	279	30.8%
18 and over	626	69.2%
65 and over	54	6.0%
Median age	29.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Two or more races 1.3%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	883	96.3%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1.3%
Two or more races	12	1.3%
Black or African American	10	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.8%	72.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	9.4%	20.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	6.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.2%

Under $10k 12.0%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 33.8%

$35k–$50k 32.7%

$50k–$75k 3.3%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	33.8%
$35k–$50k	32.7%
$50k–$75k	3.3%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
Median income	$34,571

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 48.8%

$100k–$150k 51.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	44.0%
Renter occupied	56.0%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	14.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	72.8%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	35.4%
1970–1979	36.8%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	56.0%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	29.1%
1 vehicle	12.0%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	13.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.5%
Electricity	71.6%
Wood	17.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	162	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	113	41.1%
Households with children under 18	122	44.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	29	10.5%
Average household size	3.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.6%	20.7%
Married	56.4%	52.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.0%
Divorced	0.0%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 61.1%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 1.3%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 17.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	183	85.5%
High school	31	14.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 38.5%

Retail trade 20.4%

Public administration 18.1%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Construction 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.9%
Service	43.3%
Sales & office	8.9%
Natural resources & construction	25.9%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 41.0%

Under 18 years 55.2%

18 and over 34.7%

Married-couple families 30.2%

Female-led households 29.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	14.2%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	12.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	58.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.4%
High blood pressure	47.3%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	13.5%
Arthritis	36.8%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	17.4%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	35.9%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	42.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	30.4%
Fair or poor health	33.3%
Poor mental health	22.5%
Poor physical health	21.0%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	38.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	34.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	18.0%
Public insurance	82.9%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	871	96.2%
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)	905	100.0%
Born in same state	905	100.0%
Born in different state	877	96.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	29	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40915

What city is ZIP code 40915 in?

ZIP code 40915 is primarily assigned to Bimble, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40915 in?

ZIP code 40915 falls within Knox County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40915?

41% of residents in ZIP code 40915 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 40915 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 40915 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 40915 mostly rentals?

56% of occupied units in ZIP code 40915 are renter-occupied.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 40915?

Health data for ZIP code 40915 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (36%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 40915 in?

ZIP code 40915 observes the EST timezone.