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 Moderate-density area
- $47,204
- Median income Below-median income area
- $160,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 40701 (Corbin, KY) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.5 in 2023 to 216.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,740. The poverty rate is 24.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $160,700 (1% above the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $747; 67.8% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Whitley County, so 40701 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 40701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corbin, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40701.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
167 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
118 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 57
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Finance and insurance 51
Finance and insurance
51 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 40701?
40.8
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
0.9%
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?
$47,204
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$25,740
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 40701 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Corbin, 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)
$47,204 30th percentile higher than 30% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,659housing units
13,659
Total Housing Units
12,374
Occupied Units
1,285
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,700
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 40701 vs 40737 →
ZIP 40701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40701
Corbin (40701)
29,497 residents
- 40744
London (40744)
18,334 residents
- 40740 3,321
Lily (40740)
3,321 residents
- 40759 2,531
Rockholds (40759)
2,531 residents
- 40737 1,379
Keavy (40737)
1,379 residents
- 40771 1,068
Woodbine (40771)
1,068 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40744
London (40744)
$64,369 median income
- 40740
Lily (40740)
$63,701 median income
- 40701
Corbin (40701)
$47,204 median income
- 40737
Keavy (40737)
$47,096 median income
- 40759
Rockholds (40759)
$34,909 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40701, 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 (29,497 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 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.
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