40997 ZIP Code – Walker, Kentucky
40997 is a ZIP code serving Walker, Kentucky in Knox County with a population of approximately 347 residents. The median home value of $47,300 is well below the national average, with 91.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $532, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 32% single-family (decreasing). An estimated 24.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure.
About 3.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 28.4, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 40935, 40982, 40902.
ZIP Code 40997 Data
Population
347
Median Household Income
Not provided
Median Home Value
$47,300
Median Rent
$532
Median Age
28.4
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
24.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
3.3%
County
Knox County
State
Kentucky
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ZIP 40997 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 40997 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 347 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | — | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $47k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $532 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 28.4 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.4% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 3.3% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 40935 – Flat Lick
- 40982 – Scalf
- 40902 – Arjay
- 40939 – Fourmile
- 40958 – Kettle Island
- 40953 – Hinkle
- 40915 – Bimble
- 40988 – Stoney Fork
- 40913 – Beverly
- 40946 – Green Road
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40935 | FLAT LICK | 2,132 | $21,001 |
| 40982 | SCALF | 408 | $30,147 |
| 40902 | ARJAY | 548 | $34,000 |
| 40939 | FOURMILE | 137 | Not provided |
| 40958 | KETTLE ISLAND | 584 | $53,438 |