PlainZIP

Wilmore, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40390

Jessamine County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,366
112/sq mi
$73,767
Median income
$245,900
Median home value
45.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wilmore pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
112
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40390 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40390 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilmore, Jessamine County, Kentucky, home to 7,366 residents across 65.7 square miles, a density of 112 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 40390 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,767 (24% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $26,659. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.2%. Median home value sits at $245,900 (55% above the state average), median rent at $943 a month, and owner-occupancy at 57.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 40390 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 2 additional ZIPs in Jessamine County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 40390

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmore, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40390.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40390, Wilmore, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,366

Population

65.7

Area (sq mi)

112

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 40390?

29.6

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$73,767

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$26,659

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 40390 ranks nationally

Wilmore, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$73,767 Top 47% higher than 53% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,484

Total Housing Units

2,245

Occupied Units

239

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.1%
Renter 42.9%

$245,900

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$943

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 40390 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 153
2021 +14.4% 175
2022 +14.9% 201
2023 +15.8% 232
2024 +7.3% 249

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 103 business establishments in ZIP 40390, employing approximately 1,920 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,301,000.

103

Businesses

1,920

Employees

$50.3M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 26 25.2%
Construction 13 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 11 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 7.8%
Retail trade 7 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 7 6.8%
Educational services 6 5.8%
Finance and insurance 4 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 40390 vs 40339 →

ZIP 40390 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40390 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 40390 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 40390 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
40339 Keene, KY 46 6.3 mi
40356 Nicholasville, KY 40,503 6.0 mi
40310 Burgin, KY 526 8.8 mi
40514 Lexington, KY 14,647 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jessamine County

40356 standard
Nicholasville, KY
Pop: 40,503
40339 standard
Keene, KY
Pop: 46

Related Areas

Jessamine County Wilmore, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40390 in? ▼
ZIP code 40390 (Wilmore) is located in Jessamine County, Kentucky. Jessamine County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jessamine-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40390? ▼
ZIP code 40390 in Wilmore, KY has a population of 7,366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40390? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 40390 is $73,767, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40390? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 40390 is $245,900, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40390? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 40390 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40390? ▼
ZIP code 40390 has 103 business establishments employing approximately 1,920 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40390? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40390 are: Other services (except public administration) (26), Construction (13), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40390? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40390 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40390? ▼
In ZIP code 40390, 72.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 40390? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40390 is 21.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40390? ▼
In ZIP code 40390, approximately 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40390? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40390 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.