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Knox County
Cannon, KY
40923
40923 ZIP Code — Cannon, KY
Knox County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40923 is located in
Cannon ,
Kentucky ,
within Knox County .
It covers approximately 5.45 square miles and serves a population of
625 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 606 .
About ZIP code 40923
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $99,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $35,375. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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.
College attainment at 13% 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 (35%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.
Overall, ZIP code 40923 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
625
Population density
115 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
121
Geography
Land area
5.45 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
36.9451
Longitude
-83.8365
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
606
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.2%
72.0%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
49.5%
20.7%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
4.3%
6.7%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$35,375
Median household income
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 201 32.2% 18 and over 424 67.8% 65 and over 134 21.4% Median age 42.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.2%
72.0%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
49.5%
20.7%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
4.3%
6.7%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.8% $10k–$15k 9.5% $15k–$25k 12.7% $25k–$35k 15.4% $35k–$50k 14.5% $50k–$75k 25.8% $75k–$100k 10.4% Median income $35,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $99,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 80.1% Renter occupied 19.9% Vacant 16.3% Single-family detached 72.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 27.7% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.93
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 22.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 17.0% 1980–1989 21.2% 1970–1979 8.3% 1960–1969 15.5% 1950–1959 6.1% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 9.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 52.7% 3 bedrooms 43.9% 4 bedrooms 3.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 57.0% 2 vehicles 33.0% 3 or more 10.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.0% Electricity 77.8% Propane / LP gas 9.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 134 60.6% Cohabiting couple 25 11.3% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 62 28.1% Households with children under 18 107 48.4% Households with seniors (65+) 74 33.5% Average household size 2.83
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 16.1% 22.3% Married 83.9% 58.0% Separated 0.0% 3.0% Widowed 0.0% 4.5% Divorced 0.0% 12.3%
Education
Less than 9th grade
28.5%
Some HS, no diploma
10.8%
Some college, no degree
13.7%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 60.6% Bachelor's or higher 13.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 35 21.2% Kindergarten 11 6.7% Elementary school 69 41.8% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 50 30.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
41.9%
Education & healthcare
16.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.0% Service 29.7% Sales & office 15.5% Natural resources & construction 16.9% Production & transportation 12.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.4% Government 0.0% Self-employed 17.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.2% Carpool 16.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 16.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
37.3%
Female-led households
78.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.3% Retirement income 9.5% Supplemental Security 21.7% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 31.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 47.9% High blood pressure 46.9% High cholesterol 39.4% Diabetes 15.7% Heart disease 10.0% Stroke 5.1% Asthma 13.2% Arthritis 36.9% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 17.1% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 34.6% Binge drinking 14.0% No physical activity 41.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.1% Depression 30.2% Fair or poor health 32.1% Poor mental health 22.0% Poor physical health 20.4% No health insurance 14.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.5% Visited dentist 40.7% Cholesterol screening 85.9% Teeth loss 32.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 19 4.5%
Disability % Any disability 28.5% Under 18 13.4% 18–64 years 31.0% 65 and over 45.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 42.1% Public insurance 70.1% No insurance 1.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 514 82.2% 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) 625 100.0% Born in same state 625 100.0% Born in different state 576 92.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 148 23.7% Arab 77 12.3%
Ancestry Count % English 26 4.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.4% Internet access 84.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40923
What city is ZIP code 40923 in?
ZIP code 40923 is primarily assigned to Cannon, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40923 in?
ZIP code 40923 falls within Knox County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40923?
39% of residents in ZIP code 40923 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 40923 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 40923 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 40923?
13% 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 40923 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 40923 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 40923 in?
ZIP code 40923 observes the EST timezone.
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