40949 ZIP Code — Heidrick, KY

Knox County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40949 is located in Heidrick, Kentucky, within Knox County. It covers approximately 1.95 square miles and serves a population of 483 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40949

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $77,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,574. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (17%), smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40949 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

483

population

1.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40949 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40949

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40949. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Heidrick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40915 Bimble (2.6 mi) 40923 Cannon (3.7 mi) 40943 Girdler (4.5 mi) 40903 Artemus (4.9 mi) 40953 Hinkle (5.1 mi) 40906 Barbourville (5.4 mi) 40734 Gray (5.7 mi) 40935 Flat Lick (7 mi) 40982 Scalf (8.7 mi) 40995 Trosper (9.2 mi) 40921 Bryants Store (10 mi) 40939 Fourmile (10.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	483
Population density	248 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	1.95 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.8993
Longitude	-83.8723
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	52.3%	72.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	47.7%	20.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	6.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

483

Population

248

People per sq mi

30.7

Median age

$71,574

Median household income

$18,108

Per capita income

$77,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.2%

Home ownership

44.3%

Poverty rate

18.4%

Unemployment

154

Housing units

5.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	145	30.0%
18 and over	338	70.0%
65 and over	39	8.1%
Median age	30.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	483	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	72.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	47.7%	20.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	6.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.2%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 28.3%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 42.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	28.3%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	42.8%
Median income	$71,574

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.2%

$50k–$100k 46.4%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.2%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	23.3%
Single-family detached	67.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	45.0%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	15.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	45.0%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	43.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.4%
Electricity	61.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	83	60.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	42	30.4%
Female householder, no spouse	13	9.4%
Households with children under 18	56	40.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	28.3%
Average household size	3.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.1%	0.0%
Married	54.6%	52.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.0%
Divorced	8.2%	38.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	5.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	107	73.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	39	26.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 31.8%

Public administration 27.2%

Retail trade 12.7%

Education & healthcare 9.8%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	44.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.8%
Government	27.2%
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)	9.6

Poverty

All people 44.3%

Under 18 years 86.2%

18 and over 26.3%

Married-couple families 47.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.3%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	19.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.8%
High blood pressure	49.3%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	11.2%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	13.4%
Arthritis	39.1%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	18.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.8%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	43.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	30.0%
Fair or poor health	34.5%
Poor mental health	21.9%
Poor physical health	21.9%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	39.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	35.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.0%
Public insurance	60.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	445	92.1%
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)	483	100.0%
Born in same state	483	100.0%
Born in different state	369	76.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	75	15.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	16	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.6%
Internet access	71.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40949

What city is ZIP code 40949 in?

ZIP code 40949 is primarily assigned to Heidrick, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40949 in?

ZIP code 40949 falls within Knox County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40949?

44% of residents in ZIP code 40949 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40949?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 40949 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 40949 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 40949?

Health data for ZIP code 40949 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 40949 in?

ZIP code 40949 observes the EST timezone.