40759 ZIP Code — Rockholds, KY

Whitley County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40759 is located in Rockholds, Kentucky, within Whitley County. It covers approximately 49.17 square miles and serves a population of 2,552 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40759

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,583. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 40759 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,552

population

49.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40759 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40759

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40759. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockholds	Acceptable
Rockholds	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40771 Woodbine (5.3 mi) 40906 Barbourville (7.3 mi) 40701 Corbin (7.9 mi) 40701 Corbin (7.9 mi) 40701 Corbin (7.9 mi) 40769 Williamsburg (8 mi) 40921 Bryants Store (8.8 mi) 40763 Siler (10.2 mi) 40734 Gray (10.9 mi) 40949 Heidrick (12.3 mi) 40737 Keavy (13.6 mi) 40903 Artemus (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,552
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	235

Geography
Land area	49.17 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	36.8153
Longitude	-84.0675
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	606

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.3%	57.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	29.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	11.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,552

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$35,583

Median household income

$14,579

Per capita income

$84,300

Median home value

$664

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

33.5%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

989

Housing units

9.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

123

10–14

128

126

15–19

130

20–24

123

25–34

127

126

35–44

131

186

45–54

194

55–59

60–64

307

65–74

319

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	575	22.5%
18 and over	1,977	77.5%
65 and over	668	26.2%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Two or more races 0.7%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,528	99.1%
Two or more races	17	0.7%
Black or African American	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.3%	57.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	29.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	11.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 22.5%

$15k–$25k 15.5%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 26.9%

$75k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	22.5%
$15k–$25k	15.5%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	26.9%
$75k–$100k	0.8%
$100k–$150k	4.8%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
Median income	$35,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.9%

$50k–$100k 35.6%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,300
Median rent / month	$664
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	21.6%
Single-family detached	45.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	53.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	23.0%
1990–1999	24.8%
1980–1989	20.6%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	3.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.4%
1 vehicle	42.9%
2 vehicles	7.5%
3 or more	38.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.9%
Electricity	34.4%
Propane / LP gas	10.1%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	5.2%
No fuel used	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	576	67.8%
Cohabiting couple	49	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	130	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	94	11.1%
Households with children under 18	311	36.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	451	53.1%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	29.8%
Married	49.9%	57.9%
Separated	0.0%	2.6%
Widowed	1.3%	1.9%
Divorced	22.5%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 18.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.4%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	332	59.7%
High school	167	30.0%
College / grad school	55	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.2%

Retail trade 20.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.2%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Professional & management 4.6%

Construction 3.0%

Information 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.5%
Service	54.9%
Sales & office	9.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.0%
Production & transportation	10.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.0%
Government	7.2%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.8%
Carpool	23.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.8%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 33.5%

Under 18 years 22.6%

18 and over 36.7%

Married-couple families 35.4%

Female-led households 68.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.1%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	32.9%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.1%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	34.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	20.2%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	49.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	24.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.2%
Under 18	9.9%
18–64 years	30.2%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.8%
Public insurance	66.9%
No insurance	11.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,497	97.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,552	100.0%
Born in same state	2,504	98.1%
Born in different state	1,434	56.2%
Foreign born	48	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	307	12%
French	135	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	98	3.8%
English	38	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	93.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40759

What city is ZIP code 40759 in?

ZIP code 40759 is primarily assigned to Rockholds, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40759 in?

ZIP code 40759 falls within Whitley County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40759?

34% of residents in ZIP code 40759 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 40759 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 40759 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 40759 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 40759 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40759?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 40759 in?

ZIP code 40759 observes the EST timezone.