PlainZIP

Corbin, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40701

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

29,497
79/sq mi
$47,204
Median income
$160,700
Median home value
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Corbin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
79
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corbin, Whitley County, Kentucky, with 29,497 residents across 372.4 square miles, a density of 79 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 40701 reports a modest median household income of $47,204 (21% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $25,740. The poverty rate stands at 24.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $160,700 (1% above the state average); renters pay a median of $747 monthly, and 67.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 40701, plus 4 more within Whitley County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 40701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corbin, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40701.

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 40701, Corbin, 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

29,497

Population

372.4

Area (sq mi)

79

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40701?

40.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$47,204

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$25,740

Per Capita Income

24.1%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 40701 ranks nationally

Corbin, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,204 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

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

What does housing look like?

13,659

Total Housing Units

12,374

Occupied Units

1,285

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$160,700

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$747

Median Rent

1987

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 40701 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 146
2021 +9.3% 159
2022 +18.3% 188
2023 +12.3% 211
2024 +2.5% 217

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 709 business establishments in ZIP 40701, employing approximately 11,127 people with a combined annual payroll of $497,718,000.

709

Businesses

11,127

Employees

$497.7M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 167 23.6%
Health care and social assistance 118 16.6%
Accommodation and food services 72 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 57 8.0%
Finance and insurance 51 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 5.5%
Construction 31 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 4.4%
Wholesale trade 29 4.1%
Manufacturing 28 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 26 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 3.0%
Information 18 2.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 0.7%
Educational services 4 0.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.6%
Industries not classified 4 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 40701 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 40701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 40701 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 40701 ranks #3 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
40737 Keavy, KY 1,379 6.2 mi
40744 London, KY 18,334 9.0 mi
40771 Woodbine, KY 1,068 8.3 mi
40759 Rockholds, KY 2,531 8.9 mi
40740 Lily, KY 3,321 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Whitley County

40769 standard
Williamsburg, KY
Pop: 18,507
40759 standard
Rockholds, KY
Pop: 2,531
40940 standard
Frakes, KY
Pop: 478
40763 standard
Siler, KY
Pop: 469

Related Areas

Whitley County Corbin, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40701 in? ▼
ZIP code 40701 (Corbin) is located in Whitley County, Kentucky. Whitley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/whitley-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40701? ▼
ZIP code 40701 in Corbin, KY has a population of 29,497 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40701? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 40701 is $47,204, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40701? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 40701 is $160,700, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40701? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 40701 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40701? ▼
ZIP code 40701 has 709 business establishments employing approximately 11,127 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40701? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40701 are: Retail trade (167), Health care and social assistance (118), Accommodation and food services (72). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40701? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40701 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 40701? ▼
In ZIP code 40701, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 40701? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40701 is 23.2 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 40701? ▼
In ZIP code 40701, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40701? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40701 is 24.1% 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.