ZIP Code 40390

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Wilmore · Jessamine County · Kentucky

Population
7,366

112/sq mi

Median income
$73,767

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$245,900

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
45.4%

Median age 29.6

Land area
65.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 40390 in Wilmore, Kentucky has a population of 7,366. The median household income is $73,767, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $245,900, 12% below the US average. 45.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 40390 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.7 square miles in Wilmore, Jessamine County, Kentucky. The area is home to 7,366 residents, producing a population density of 112 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 40390 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40390 sits at $73,767 (24% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $26,659. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $245,900 (55% above the state average) with median rent at $943 per month, and 57.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40390 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Jessamine County, so you can benchmark 40390 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 40390

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,366

Population

65.7

Area (sq mi)

112

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Wilmore, KY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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