40982 ZIP Code — Scalf, KY

Knox County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40982 is located in Scalf, Kentucky, within Knox County. It covers approximately 8.78 square miles and serves a population of 408 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40982

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $30,147. Poverty affects 73% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 60% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

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 (50%), smoking (39%), poor mental health (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40982 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

408

population

8.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40982 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40982

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40982. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scalf	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40953 Hinkle (5.5 mi) 40913 Beverly (6 mi) 40923 Cannon (6.1 mi) 40915 Bimble (7.2 mi) 40935 Flat Lick (7.3 mi) 40943 Girdler (7.4 mi) 40902 Arjay (7.8 mi) 40949 Heidrick (8.7 mi) 40903 Artemus (8.9 mi) 40939 Fourmile (10.3 mi) 40988 Stoney Fork (12 mi) 40962 Manchester (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	408
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	8.78 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.9450
Longitude	-83.7253
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	61.6%	72.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	20.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	6.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

408

Population

People per sq mi

30.4

Median age

$30,147

Median household income

$9,223

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

20.3%

Unemployment

124

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	138	33.8%
18 and over	270	66.2%
65 and over	22	5.4%
Median age	30.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.1%

Hispanic or Latino 20.9%

Two or more races 17.6%

Other race 3.3%

Group	Count	%
White	300	58.1%
Hispanic or Latino	108	20.9%
Two or more races	91	17.6%
Other race	17	3.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.6%	72.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	20.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	6.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 29.0%

$25k–$35k 37.0%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	29.0%
$25k–$35k	37.0%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	4.0%
Median income	$30,147

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.3%

$50k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 33.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	30.6%
Single-family detached	58.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.8%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	20.8%
1980–1989	22.9%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	11.1%
1939 or earlier	25.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	36.8%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	3.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	60.0%
2 vehicles	13.0%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.0%
Electricity	73.0%
Wood	10.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	71	71.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	11	11.0%
Households with children under 18	48	48.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	19	19.0%
Average household size	4.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	10.4%
Married	72.6%	74.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.1%
Divorced	0.0%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.3%

Some HS, no diploma 22.7%

HS graduate 46.5%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	77	77.0%
High school	14	14.0%
College / grad school	9	9.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.2%

Construction 23.5%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Transportation & utilities 10.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Retail trade 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	29.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 72.8%

Under 18 years 79.7%

18 and over 69.3%

Married-couple families 52.1%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	13.0%
Retirement income	4.0%
Supplemental Security	22.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	60.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.5%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	14.7%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	17.2%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	39.1%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	44.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	33.2%
Fair or poor health	35.2%
Poor mental health	25.3%
Poor physical health	21.9%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	35.3%
Cholesterol screening	81.7%
Teeth loss	39.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	21.3%
Public insurance	64.7%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	347	85.0%
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)	391	95.8%
Born in same state	391	95.8%
Born in different state	377	92.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	4.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	111	27.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	12	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.5%
Internet access	80.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40982

What city is ZIP code 40982 in?

ZIP code 40982 is primarily assigned to Scalf, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40982 in?

ZIP code 40982 falls within Knox County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40982?

73% of residents in ZIP code 40982 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 40982 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 40982 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40982?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 40982?

Health data for ZIP code 40982 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and smoking (39%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 40982 in?

ZIP code 40982 observes the EST timezone.