City

Wheelwright, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Floyd County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,001Population
💰$41,719Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$56,000Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓14.8%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
📊12.1%Unemployment▲ 147% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.6% Female 40.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Black: 6%Other: 1.2%Race
White91.3%
Black6.0%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
42%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty24.9% ▲ 149% above avg
College Grads14.8% ▼ 62% below avg
Unemployment12.1% ▲ 147% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (2.5%)
HS Graduate287 (45.6%)
Some College154 (24.5%)
Associates79 (12.6%)
Bachelors14 (2.2%)
Graduate Degree79 (12.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 24.5%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 2.2%Graduate: 12.6%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad45.6%
Some College24.5%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors2.2%
Graduate12.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
40%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,719 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$56,000 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$538/mo
Total Housing Units391
Vacant Units102

Income Distribution

Under $25k
47%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
4%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
53%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
15%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
60%
About Wheelwright, KY

Wheelwright is a city in Kentucky, located in Floyd County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,001 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Wheelwright is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,719 is below the national average. Approximately 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wheelwright is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $56,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $538 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wheelwright is less-educated. 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.31%).

Wheelwright, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Wheelwright
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41669 1,001 $41,719 $56,000 $538 12.1% 14.8% 75.8%