40953 ZIP Code — Hinkle, KY

Knox County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40953 is located in Hinkle, Kentucky, within Knox County. It covers approximately 9.91 square miles and serves a population of 334 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40953

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $38,750. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), smoking (34%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

334

population

9.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40953 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40953

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40953. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hinkle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40915 Bimble (2.6 mi) 40935 Flat Lick (2.7 mi) 40903 Artemus (3.4 mi) 40949 Heidrick (5.1 mi) 40923 Cannon (5.3 mi) 40982 Scalf (5.5 mi) 40939 Fourmile (6.3 mi) 40943 Girdler (7 mi) 40995 Trosper (7.8 mi) 40902 Arjay (8.5 mi) 40906 Barbourville (9 mi) 40913 Beverly (9.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	334
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	9.91 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.8805
Longitude	-83.7837
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	54.0%	72.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	46.0%	20.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	6.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

334

Population

People per sq mi

33.9

Median age

$38,750

Median household income

$19,764

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

66.7%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

144

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	85	25.4%
18 and over	249	74.6%
65 and over	92	27.5%
Median age	33.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	327	97.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	72.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	46.0%	20.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	6.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.2%

$15k–$25k 39.2%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 3.9%

$75k–$100k 34.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	39.2%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	3.9%
$75k–$100k	34.0%
Median income	$38,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 58.8%

$50k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	66.7%
Renter occupied	33.3%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	26.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	65.6%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	35.9%
1980–1989	40.0%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.8%
3 bedrooms	80.5%
4 bedrooms	5.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.0%
1 vehicle	51.0%
2 vehicles	7.2%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.9%
Electricity	62.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	92	60.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	11	7.2%
Female householder, no spouse	50	32.7%
Households with children under 18	51	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	40.5%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.7%	17.3%
Married	79.3%	62.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	20.3%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 53.0%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.3%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	85	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 39.4%

Professional & management 36.2%

Manufacturing 18.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	34.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	50.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.1%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	14.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.7%
Retirement income	46.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.9%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	15.4%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.2%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	40.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	30.3%
Fair or poor health	30.1%
Poor mental health	22.5%
Poor physical health	19.1%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	41.1%
Cholesterol screening	84.6%
Teeth loss	31.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	42.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.3%
Public insurance	44.6%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	334	100.0%
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)	327	97.9%
Born in same state	327	97.9%
Born in different state	294	88.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	2.1%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	34	10.2%
French	19	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40953

What city is ZIP code 40953 in?

ZIP code 40953 is primarily assigned to Hinkle, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40953 in?

ZIP code 40953 falls within Knox County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 40953 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 40953 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 40953 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 40953 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 40953?

Health data for ZIP code 40953 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 40953?

The median household income in ZIP code 40953 is $38,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 40953 in?

ZIP code 40953 observes the EST timezone.