City

Williamsburg, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Whitley County  ·  Kentucky

👥17,931Population
💰$41,772Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂33.3Median Age
🏠$94,100Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic3.5%
Black1.5%
Asian0.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
15%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty26.8% ▲ 168% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma64 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,496 (39.5%)
Some College1,923 (21.7%)
Associates1,105 (12.5%)
Bachelors540 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree1,732 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 21.7%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College21.7%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.6%Renter: 37.4%Tenure
Owner62.6%
Renter37.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,772 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$94,100 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$729/mo
Total Housing Units7,486
Vacant Units1,259

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Williamsburg, KY

Williamsburg is a city in Kentucky, located in Whitley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,931 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.3 years.

Economically, Williamsburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,772 is below the national average. Approximately 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Williamsburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $729 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Williamsburg is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Williamsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40769 17,931 $41,772 $94,100 $729 6.1% 25.6% 62.6%