ZIP Code 40769 in Williamsburg, KY

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Williamsburg, Kentucky
City Alias:Cumberland College, Cumberlnd Clg, Nevisdale
Counties:Whitley County[Primary]
Mccreary County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:26:15 PM
Population:18,481 [See All]
Area Code:606
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.7214, -84.1533
Land Area:280.784 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 40769 has 18,481 residents and 6,654 households (average 2.52 persons per household). The median age is 36.0 years, younger than the state (39.4) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.9% male and 49.1% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.2%, much higher than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (2.7%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:18,481Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:18,218Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:19,005Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:65.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$43,878Source: Census ACS
Households:6,654Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$105,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.52Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.16Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--18,65717,66718,13517,44717,16017,61917,99918,07518,25918,06417,75818,16717,93118,218
Decennial Census18,507------------------18,481--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 36

Male Median Age: 33.3

Female Median Age: 39.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male55762568099793353753650351454554259054341738123618198
Female567570596706610516535505495570580591635479442316199154
Total1,1241,1951,2761,7031,5431,0531,0711,0081,0091,1151,1221,1811,178896823552380252
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:17,03593.52%
Black:5042.77%
Hispanic:*3722.04%
Asian:1060.58%
American Indian:450.25%
Hawaiian:100.05%
Other:1430.79%
Total:18,215100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:9,41550.94%33.3 years
Females:9,06649.06%39.4 years
Total:18,481100%36.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:17,82197.82%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2101.15%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:510.28%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1361.03%
Total Population:18,218100%
Total Native Population:18,03198.97%
Total Foreign-born Population:1871.03%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $43,878, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $16,981 (63.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,759. Family households earn a median of $52,410 versus $21,901 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,509). By gender, male median income is $45,228 and female is $30,444, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $14,784 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 53.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$26,897$27,079$27,221$31,530$29,046$28,948$31,129$30,470$33,119$38,780$42,545$44,553$41,772$43,878
Median Family Income$36,743$36,578$36,260$40,013$35,651$34,760$38,780$39,133$41,262$47,989$48,159$47,426$49,206$52,410
Median NonFamily Income$13,305$13,808$13,339$13,402$14,703$15,971$16,231$16,324$21,802$19,491$22,835$20,536$24,719$21,901
Median Male Income$30,351$29,872$30,760$34,220$35,323$36,276$36,494$35,433$35,385$38,750$37,196$41,197$43,246$45,228
Median Female Income$25,579$24,278$23,849$23,887$23,579$25,020$26,961$27,282$29,627$30,437$29,802$29,830$31,552$30,444
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:6,70949.47%
Unemployed:5093.75%
Not In Labor Force:6,34346.77%
Total:13,561100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,17332.39%
Service:1,31019.53%
Sales and Office:1,45121.63%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4586.83%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,31719.63%
Total Civilian Employed Population:6,709100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $105,500, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $47,400 (81.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33,000. The median gross rent is $840, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $312 (59.09%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $254. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.08% (45.01% with a mortgage, 54.99% free-and-clear) and renters 38.92% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.96%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$58,100$60,100$62,100$66,100$66,300$66,500$71,000$70,400$72,500$73,500$77,700$81,800$94,100$105,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:24510.32%
$500 to $999:1,18149.73%
$1,000 to $1,499:44818.86%
$1,500 to $1,999:301.26%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:47119.83%
Total:2,375100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$528$556$570$582$572$564$600$600$586$588$638$690$729$840
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,67827.49%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,05033.59%
Renter Occupied:2,37538.92%
Total Occupied Housing Units:6,103100%

Occupied Housing Units:6,10384.04%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,15915.96%
Total Housing Units:7,262100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:3,92053.98%
Multi-Family Units:88912.24%
Other Units:2,45333.78%
Total Housing Units:7,262100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 19.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 84.80%, which is falls below the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.30%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 45.50%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 58.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 22.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 1.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.20 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.42%). College enrollment is 32.58%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:4974.76%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,08710.40%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,43942.48%
Some college, no degree:1,88718.06%
Associate's degree:4964.75%
Bachelor's degree:8688.31%
Graduate or professional degree:1,17511.25%
Total:10,449100%
High school or higher:8,86584.84%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,04319.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:8,15541.35%
Public Insurance:10,44252.94%
No Insurance:1,1265.71%
Total:19,723100%
Has Health Insurance:18,59794.29%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty20.1%20.3%21.0%15.6%21.5%24.0%22.9%25.8%24.0%17.8%19.3%20.9%21.8%22.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3014.94%
Kindergarten:1742.85%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,77045.42%
High school (grades 9-12):86714.22%
College or graduate school:1,98732.58%
Total:6,099100%
Early Childhood:4757.79%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,81162.49%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 40769 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 205 business establishments, employing about 4,322 people with an annual payroll of $174,331,000. USPS data shows 7,542 residential mailboxes and 400 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:7,542Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:400Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:8,594Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:6,908Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:32Source: USPS
# of Businesses:205Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$40,369,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$174,331,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:4,322Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 40769 is located in Whitley County, Kentucky, within the Corbin, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 18340) and Kentucky's 5th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 35,637 people, about 51.86% of whom live in ZIP Code 40769. It covers 280.784 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.124 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Corbin, KYSource: Census
CBSA Number:18340Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:35,637Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:280.784 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:3.124 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:11235.15 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2183334Source: Census
Place Name:Williamsburg city; KentuckySource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


40771 | | 40763

Schools in ZIP Code 40769


ZIP Code 40769 is part of 2 school districts, including: Whitley County School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Williamsburg Independent School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 10 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Whitley County Alternative School 351 Boulevard Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
District: Whitley County School District
Boston Elementary School 3291 Hwy 1804
Williamsburg, KY 40769
District: Whitley County School District
Pleasant View Elementary School 5554 Hwy 25 W South
Williamsburg, KY 40769
District: Whitley County School District
Whitley County High School 350 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
District: Whitley County School District
Whitley County Middle School 351 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
District: Whitley County School District
Whitley County Central Primary School 520 Blvd Of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769
District: Whitley County School District
Whitley County East Elementary School 13781 Hwy 92e
Williamsburg, KY 40769
District: Whitley County School District
Whitley Central Intermediate School 2940 North Highway 25w
Williamsburg, KY 40769
District: Whitley County School District
Colonel Academy 300 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
District: Whitley County School District
Williamsburg City School 1000 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
District: Williamsburg Independent School District
Calvary Christian Academy 2139 Jacksboro Pike
La Follette, TN 37766
District: Private SchoolNearby
Cornerstone Christian School 70 Souls Harbor Way/ Boggs Road, Po Box 848
London, KY 40744
District: Private SchoolNearby
London Christian Academy 1505 S Main St
London, KY 40741
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 40769


University Of The Cumberlands 6191 College Station Drive
Williamsburg, KY 40769
Type: Post Secondary
Union College 310 College St
Barbourville, KY 40906-1499
Type: Post Secondary
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College 300 Clear Creek Rd
Pineville, KY 40977-9752
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Jacksboro 2221 Jacksboro Pike Suite C-16
Lafollette, TN 37766-3006
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Jacksboro - 2221 Jacksboro Pike Suite C-16
Lafollette, TN 37766-3006
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Jacksboro 265 Elkins Rd
Jacksboro, TN 37757
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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