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ZIP Code 40997 - Walker Kentucky

Overview

ZIP Code 40997 is located in Walker Kentucky. 40997 is entirely within Knox County. Regionally, 40997 is located in the Cumberland Plateau Region.

ZIP Code 40997 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameWalker
Primary CountyKnox County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)347
Area Code(s)606
Current Time
EDT

ZIP Code 40997 Map

Map of ZIP Code 40997 in Walker, KY — click to open interactive map

40997 Demographics

40997 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Kentucky. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 40997 is White. The current unemployment level in 40997 is 4.6%.

Population347
Population Growth Rate0%
Population Density17 People per Square Mile
Total Households147
Median Household Income (2021)$8,713
Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026)4.6%
Sales Tax Rate (2025)6%
Majority Race/EthnicityWhite - 100%

40997 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityTotalPercentage
White285100%
Black00%
Hispanic00%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

40997 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education LevelTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College00%
Bachelor Degree00%
High School Diploma9369.4%
No High School Diploma75.22%
GED or Alternate128.96%
1 or More Years of College1813.43%
Associates Degree00%
Masters Degree42.99%
Professional Degree00%
Doctorate Degree00%

40997 Geography

Coordinates36.87841797, -83.68344879
Adjacent ZIP Codes
RegionCumberland Plateau Region
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaLondon, KY
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area21 Square Miles

40997 Schools

School Districts in 40997

40997 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion69d - Dissected Appalachian Plateau
40997 Annual Climate Data
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)23263340505963625542342743
Avg Max Temp (°F)44495868768386857969584867
Avg Precip (In.)4.613.935.074.145.284.514.694.583.593.094.264.4252.16

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