ZIP Code 40769

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Williamsburg · Whitley County · Kentucky

Population
18,507

24/sq mi

Median income
$43,878

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$105,500

▼ 62% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.6%

Median age 30.8

Land area
761.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 40769 in Williamsburg, Kentucky has a population of 18,507. The median household income is $43,878, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $105,500, 62% below the US average. 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 40769 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 761.6 square miles in Williamsburg, Whitley County, Kentucky. The area is home to 18,507 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 40769 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40769 sits at $43,878 (26% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $20,976. The poverty rate stands at 29.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $105,500 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $840 per month, and 61.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40769 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Whitley County, so you can benchmark 40769 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 40769

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40769.

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 40769, Williamsburg, 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

18,507

Population

761.6

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40769?

30.8

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$43,878

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$20,976

Per Capita Income

29.7%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

7,262

Total Housing Units

6,103

Occupied Units

1,159

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.1%
Renter 38.9%

$105,500

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$840

Median Rent

1990

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

+31.3%

YoY Change (2022)

201

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+101%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 40769 have increased 31.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +2.8% 140
2019 -6.1% 132
2020 +12.6% 148
2021 +3.0% 153
2022 +31.3% 201

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 205 business establishments in ZIP 40769, employing approximately 4,322 people with a combined annual payroll of $174,331,000.

205

Businesses

4,322

Employees

$174.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 58 28.3%
Accommodation and food services 33 16.1%
Health care and social assistance 31 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 18 8.8%
Finance and insurance 13 6.3%
Construction 10 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 4.4%
Wholesale trade 6 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 2.4%
Information 4 1.9%
Manufacturing 3 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 1.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
37762 Jellico, TN 3,126 9.6 mi
40759 Rockholds, KY 2,531 9.7 mi
40771 Woodbine, KY 1,068 12.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40769 in?
ZIP code 40769 (Williamsburg) 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 40769?
ZIP code 40769 in Williamsburg, KY has a population of 18,507 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40769?
The median household income in ZIP 40769 is $43,878, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40769?
The median home value in ZIP 40769 is $105,500, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40769?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40769 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40769?
ZIP code 40769 has 205 business establishments employing approximately 4,322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40769?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40769 are: Retail trade (58), Accommodation and food services (33), Health care and social assistance (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40769?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40769 increased by 31.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 40769?
In ZIP code 40769, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 40769?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40769 is 23.7 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 40769?
In ZIP code 40769, approximately 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40769?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40769 is 29.7% 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 Williamsburg, 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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