The 40997 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Walker in Kentucky in Knox County in the United States. The current population estimate is 302. It is estimated that 14.6% of residents in the 40997 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 29.7 years.
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Regarding household income, approximately 70.5% of the population in 40997 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 19.4% earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year, and 0.0% of 40997 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 70.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 19.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 40997, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 40997 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 40997 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 40997 are younger than average. The median age of 29.7 years in ZIP Code 40997 is approximately 22.05% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 70.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.5% of the population in 40997 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 10.9% are aged under 5 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 40997 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 10.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 10.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 19.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 40997, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 40997, an estimated 40.2% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 21.8% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Knox County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 40.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 40997, 45.5% of the population graduated high school, while 12.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 43.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.9% in this Knox County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 43.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 19.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.1% |
| Associate's degree | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 40997 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 46.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 40997 is high cholesterol, as approximately 41.9% of adults 18 and older in this Knox County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 46.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.7% |
| Current asthma | 14.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 18.6% |
| High cholesterol | 41.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 5.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 40997 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 81.3% of those 18 and above in 40997 list taking medicine for high blood pressure control, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 40997 include no leisure-time physical activity (45.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (45.5% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 76.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 35.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.8% |
| Current smoking | 37.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 45.7% |
| Obesity | 45.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 40.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 40997 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.85 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.72% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.4% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 40997 | 10.12¢/kWh | 10.92¢/kWh | 8.16¢/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 40997 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.69 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.88 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.76 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.32 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.5 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.61 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.44 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.83 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.46 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.97 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.29 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.48 | 1.78 | 5.46 |