County

Whitley County, KY

6 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥51,202Population
💰$44,223Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$133,058Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.8%
Asian0.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty24.6% ▲ 146% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma234 (0.8%)
HS Graduate10,938 (38.2%)
Some College5,051 (17.6%)
Associates4,409 (15.4%)
Bachelors1,871 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree6,141 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College17.6%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.7%Renter: 34.3%Tenure
Owner65.7%
Renter34.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,223 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$133,058 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units22,332
Vacant Units2,819

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Whitley County, KY

Whitley County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 51,202 residents. With a median age of 38.58, it is a middle-aged county.

Whitley County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $44,222 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 24.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Whitley County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $133,058 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $730. Homeownership rates are high at 65.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Whitley County are primarily White (94.71%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Whitley County, KY is a working-class area in Kentucky. The 6 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 Whitley County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
40701 Corbin 29,767 $47,288 $162,500 $733 4.3% 29.3%
40759 Rockholds 3,194 $31,588 $85,300 $719 1.1% 26.6%
40763 Siler 310 $21,813 $51,500 — 0.0% 16.8%
40769 Williamsburg 17,931 $41,772 $94,100 $729 6.1% 25.6%

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