40390 ZIP Code — Wilmore, KY
Jessamine County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40390 is located in Wilmore, Kentucky, within Jessamine County. It covers approximately 24.71 square miles and serves a population of 7,896 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 859.
About ZIP code 40390
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $220,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $62,574. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
7,896
population
24.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
40390 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 40390
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40390. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wilmore | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
40383 Versailles (8.5 mi)
40383 Versailles (8.5 mi)
40356 Nicholasville (9.1 mi)
40356 Nicholasville (9.1 mi)
40372 Salvisa (9.7 mi)
40372 Salvisa (9.7 mi)
40330 Harrodsburg (10.3 mi)
40330 Harrodsburg (10.3 mi)
40513 Lexington (10.9 mi)
40513 Lexington (10.9 mi)
40514 Lexington (11.1 mi)
40514 Lexington (11.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,896 |
| Population density | 320 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 113 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 24.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.68 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.8840 |
| Longitude | -84.7205 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 859 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.8% | 38.9% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 33.9% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.3% | 20.3% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 7.0% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
7,896
Population
320
People per sq mi
29.3
Median age
$62,574
Median household income
$29,173
Per capita income
$220,000
Median home value
$870
Median monthly rent
60.8%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
1,755
Housing units
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
136
Under 5
163
199
5–9
237
160
10–14
191
618
15–19
737
388
20–24
463
662
25–34
789
278
35–44
331
305
45–54
363
133
55–59
158
194
60–64
232
240
65–74
287
168
75–84
201
120
85+
143
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,662 | 21.0% |
| 18 and over | 6,234 | 79.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,159 | 14.7% |
| Median age | 29.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.7%
Black or African American
3.6%
Asian
2.8%
Two or more races
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Other race
1.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,076 | 87.7% |
| Black or African American | 288 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 229 | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 193 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 171 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 110 | 1.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.8% | 38.9% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 33.9% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.3% | 20.3% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 7.0% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
8.0%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
5.6%
$35k–$50k
11.4%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $62,574 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.4%
$50k–$100k
5.2%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
19.3%
$200k–$300k
28.2%
$300k–$500k
12.9%
$500k–$1M
10.2%
$1M+
4.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $220,000 |
| Median rent / month | $870 |
| Owner occupied | 60.8% |
| Renter occupied | 39.2% |
| Vacant | 10.7% |
| Single-family detached | 66.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.72 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 30.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 21.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.7% |
| Electricity | 66.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,197 | 49.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 73 | 3.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 410 | 17.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 732 | 30.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 817 | 33.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 775 | 32.1% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.4% | 43.1% |
| Married | 48.6% | 39.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 9.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
25.2%
Some college, no degree
12.9%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
23.0%
Graduate / professional
22.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 66 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 110 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 549 | 18.1% |
| High school | 746 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,554 | 51.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.0%
Retail trade
23.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.0%
Other services
7.5%
Professional & management
6.9%
Manufacturing
5.5%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Construction
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.2%
Public administration
1.2%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.0% |
| Service | 18.9% |
| Sales & office | 29.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.2% |
| Production & transportation | 6.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.1% |
| Government | 11.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.6% |
| Carpool | 14.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 10.7% |
| Work from home | 11.8% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.0 |
Poverty
All people
13.5%
Under 18 years
12.2%
18 and over
13.9%
Married-couple families
9.4%
Female-led households
23.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.4% |
| Retirement income | 20.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| High blood pressure | 32.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 17.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 8.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 64.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 435 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 13.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 and over | 38.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.4% |
| Public insurance | 31.2% |
| No insurance | 5.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,597 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 121 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 13 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 65 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 43 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,320 | 92.7% |
| Born in same state | 7,267 | 92.0% |
| Born in different state | 4,164 | 52.7% |
| Foreign born | 53 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 576 | 7.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 290 | 50.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,269 | 16.1% |
| French | 1,132 | 14.3% |
| Italian | 1,017 | 12.9% |
| English | 315 | 4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 33 | 0.4% |
| German | 32 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 29 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.5% |
| Internet access | 92.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40390
What city is ZIP code 40390 in?
ZIP code 40390 is primarily assigned to Wilmore, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40390 in?
ZIP code 40390 falls within Jessamine County, Kentucky.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 40390?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 40390?
ZIP code 40390 has an estimated population of 7,896 residents, with a density of 320 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40390?
The median home value in ZIP code 40390 is $220,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 40390?
The median household income in ZIP code 40390 is $62,574, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 40390 in?
ZIP code 40390 observes the EST timezone.