County

Washington County, KY

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥11,487Population
💰$60,071Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$168,242Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 5.8%Asian: 0.4%Other: 6.2%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic0.5%
Black5.8%
Asian0.4%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size0.72
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma58 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,715 (37.6%)
Some College1,297 (18%)
Associates829 (11.5%)
Bachelors781 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree1,541 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 18%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College18.0%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,071 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$168,242 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$803/mo
Total Housing Units4,940
Vacant Units567

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Washington County, KY

Washington County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,487 residents. With a median age of 41.23, it is a middle-aged county.

Washington County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,070 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.3% is above the national average.

Housing in Washington County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $168,242 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $803. Homeownership rates are high at 78.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Washington County are primarily White (87.47%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Washington County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Washington County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
40040 Mackville 703 $26,369 $143,900 $1,333 7.4% 14.8%
40069 Springfield 7,802 $65,357 $172,800 $665 4.4% 35.7%
40078 Willisburg 2,777 $53,750 $161,600 $1,057 0.7% 23.1%

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