The 40906 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Barbourville in Kentucky in Knox County in the United States. The current population estimate is 11,739. It is estimated that 20.3% of residents in the 40906 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 38.8 years. An estimated 17.4% in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $19,881. The median household income is at $29,137, while an estimated 29% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 40906 is $29,137, while the region's mean household income is $51,669. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,881. The per capita income in ZIP Code 40906 of $19,881 is approximately 29.44% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $28,178. An estimated 29.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately209.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.3% of the population in 40906 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 13.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.8% of 40906 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 24.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 40906, 98.2% is one race, while 1.8% are two or more races. Approximately 0.2% of 40906 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 40906 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.4%), followed by Black or African American (3.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 40906 are older than average. The median age of 38.8 years in ZIP Code 40906 is approximately 1.84% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.0% of the population in 40906 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 40906 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 10.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.7% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
In ZIP Code 40906, 98.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Knox County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.8% |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 40906, an estimated 21.5% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 16.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Knox County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 6.9% |
In ZIP Code 40906, 74.0% of the population graduated high school, while 17.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 16.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.5% in this Knox County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 16.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.3% |
| Associate's degree | 2.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.3% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 40906 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 41.7% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 40906 is high cholesterol, as approximately 39.0% of adults 18 and older in this Knox County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 33.6% |
| High blood pressure | 41.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.0% |
| Current asthma | 12.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 14.8% |
| High cholesterol | 39.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 40906 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 80.7% of those 18 and above in 40906 list taking medicine for high blood pressure control, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 40906 include obesity (41.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (39.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.3% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 79.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 45.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.1% |
| Current smoking | 28.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 38.3% |
| Obesity | 41.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 39.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 40906 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.9 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.93% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 40906 | 8.58¢/kWh | 8.36¢/kWh | 6.91¢/kWh |
| Kentucky | 12.48¢/kWh | 12.1¢/kWh | 6.31¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 40906 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.71 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.99 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.84 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.58 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.59 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.58 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.48 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.79 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.47 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.01 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.33 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.39 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 40906, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 40906 in the past 12 months. Mortgage received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Knox County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 5 |
| Mortgage | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 5 |
| Trouble during payment process | 2 |
In 40906, 40.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.6 minutes. Approximately 35.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 40906 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 40906 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.6% |
| Construction | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Retail trade | 14.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.7% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 35.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.3% |
| Public administration | 5.2% |