Waynesburg, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40489
Lincoln County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,109
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,034
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waynesburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40489 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40489 covers 171.9 square miles in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,109 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40489 reports a modest median household income of $56,034 (6% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,281. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,200 (43% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $780; owner occupancy is 78.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Lincoln County, so 40489 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 40489
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waynesburg, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40489.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40489, Waynesburg, 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
4,109
Population
171.9
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40489?
34.7
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
0.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$56,034
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$28,281
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 40489 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Waynesburg, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,034 47th percentile higher than 47% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,663housing units
1,663
Total Housing Units
1,504
Occupied Units
159
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,200
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$780
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 40489, employing approximately 71 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,242,000.
28
Businesses
71
Employees
$2.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 21.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 10.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 10.7% |
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 40489 vs 40442 →
ZIP 40489 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40484
Stanford (40484)
11,612 residents
- 42567
Eubank (42567)
6,007 residents
- 40489 4,109
Waynesburg (40489)
4,109 residents
- 40442 1,136
Kings Mountain (40442)
1,136 residents
- 42566 660
Yosemite (42566)
660 residents
- 42516 463
Bethelridge (42516)
463 residents
- 40448 53
Mc Kinney (40448)
53 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40489 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40489 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42566
Yosemite (42566)
$60,156 median income
- 40489
Waynesburg (40489)
$56,034 median income
- 40484
Stanford (40484)
$52,609 median income
- 42567
Eubank (42567)
$46,526 median income
- 42516
Bethelridge (42516)
$43,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40489 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40489, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,109 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 40489 in?
ZIP code 40489 (Waynesburg) is located in Lincoln County, Kentucky. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40489?
ZIP code 40489 in Waynesburg, KY has a population of 4,109 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40489?
The median household income in ZIP 40489 is $56,034, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40489?
The median home value in ZIP 40489 is $91,200, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40489?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40489 is White at 98.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40489?
ZIP code 40489 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 71 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40489?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40489 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (6), Construction (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40489?
In ZIP code 40489, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40489?
In ZIP code 40489, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40489?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40489 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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