County ProfileKY
Knox County
Population: 30,193 · 15 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
30,193
People
Median age
39.7
Housing
Total households
11,711
Income
Median household income
$32,527
Housing
Total housing units
13,866
Employment
Employment rate
38.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
13.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
91.4%
County details
Local time 02:48:40(ET)| Name | Knox |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 15total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 15 Standard |
| Area code | 606 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 36.8885003, -83.8555508 |
| Land area | 386.3 sq miles(1,000.6 km²) |
Map of Knox county, Kentucky with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Knox County
Compare the largest cities in Knox County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray | 3,877 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Barbourville | 3,222 | $22,046 | 1ZIPs |
| Woodbine | 1,011 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Cannon | 931 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Flat Lick | 850 | $17,303 | 1ZIPs |
| Bimble | 714 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Hinkle | 685 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Girdler | 640 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Heidrick | 483 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Artemus | 453 | $21,141 | 1ZIPs |
| Walker | 300 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Bryants Store | 274 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Scalf | 264 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Trosper | 120 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Green Road | 64 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Knox County
Review the most populated postal areas across Knox County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40906 | Barbourville | $23,375 | 11,187 |
| 40734 | Gray | $42,500 | 3,877 |
| 40935 | Flat Lick | $23,157 | 2,032 |
| 40771 | Woodbine | — | 1,011 |
| 40923 | Cannon | $47,865 | 931 |
| 40903 | Artemus | $60,833 | 721 |
| 40915 | Bimble | $41,822 | 714 |
| 40953 | Hinkle | $16,375 | 685 |
| 40943 | Girdler | $67,143 | 640 |
| 40949 | Heidrick | $54,688 | 483 |
| 40997 | Walker | — | 300 |
| 40921 | Bryants Store | — | 274 |
| 40982 | Scalf | $16,442 | 264 |
| 40995 | Trosper | $36,188 | 120 |
| 40946 | Green Road | — | 64 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS