City

Corbin, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Whitley County  ·  Kentucky

👥29,767Population
💰$47,288Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$162,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.5%
Asian0.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty22.1% ▲ 121% above avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma160 (0.9%)
HS Graduate6,727 (37.2%)
Some College2,888 (16%)
Associates2,997 (16.6%)
Bachelors1,072 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree4,232 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 16%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College16.0%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.2%Renter: 33.8%Tenure
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,288 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$162,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$733/mo
Total Housing Units13,305
Vacant Units1,281

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Corbin, KY

Corbin is a city in Kentucky, located in Whitley County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 29,767 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Corbin is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,288 is below the national average. Approximately 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Corbin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $733 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Corbin is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.28%).

Corbin, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Corbin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40701 29,767 $47,288 $162,500 $733 4.3% 29.3% 66.2%

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