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Barbourville, Kentucky · ZIP 40906

Barbourville — ZIP 40906

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Barbourville (40906) scores 73/100 — Good for Kentucky. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $147K.

73OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share27%
Property crime share73%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100
Avg math proficiency43%
Avg reading proficiency52%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index62/100
Typical home value$147K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$147K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

88

Violent Crime

18

Property Crime

70

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Knox County, Kentucky (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
G R Hampton Elementary SchoolPK–05244
57%
62%
Jesse D Lay Elementary SchoolPK–05325
52%
62%
Central Elementary SchoolPK–05313
42%
42%
Barbourville City SchoolPK–12755
41%
54%
Knox County Middle School06–08522
38%
47%
Knox Central High School09–12720
27%
42%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

10,560

Median Income

$23K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

40 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 40906 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 40906 has a school score of 66/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 40906 is approximately $147K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 40906 in Barbourville has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.