Whitley County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 6 ZIP codes · 5 cities
6
ZIP codes
36,939
population (2021)
+3.7%
pop change since 2010
21235
FIPS code
Whitley County ZIP code map
About Whitley County
Whitley County is located in Kentucky and contains 6 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 36,939 as of 2021,
an increase of
3.7% from 35,637 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Whitley County is 21235.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 36,939 |
| 2010 population | 35,637 |
| Change | +3.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21235 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Whitley County
ZIP codes for Whitley County, KY (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40701 | Corbin | Whitley | View map |
| 40702 | Corbin | Whitley | View map |
| 40730 | Emlyn | Whitley | View map |
| 40759 | Rockholds | Whitley | View map |
| 40763 | Siler | Whitley | View map |
| 40769 | Williamsburg | Whitley | View map |
Demographics & statistics
51,145
Population
38.7
Median age
$47,318
Median household income
$23,356
Per capita income
$92,975
Median home value
$721
Median monthly rent
74.5%
Home ownership
32.1%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
16,102
Housing units
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,562
Under 5
1,755
1,624
5–9
1,824
1,673
10–14
1,880
1,796
15–19
2,017
1,618
20–24
1,819
2,809
25–34
3,156
2,905
35–44
3,264
2,966
45–54
3,333
1,690
55–59
1,899
1,327
60–64
1,491
2,352
65–74
2,642
1,266
75–84
1,422
497
85+
558
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,476 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 38,669 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 8,737 | 20.6% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.8%
Two or more races
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Black or African American
0.7%
Other race
0.7%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,126 | 94.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,112 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 650 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 386 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 338 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 111 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 72 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
16.9%
$15k–$25k
17.4%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
22.0%
$75k–$100k
6.4%
$100k–$150k
7.0%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
$200k+
2.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 16.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 17.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.0% |
| Median income | $47,318 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
28.7%
$50k–$100k
29.7%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k–$300k
9.5%
$300k–$500k
3.2%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $92,975 |
| Median rent / month | $721 |
| Owner occupied | 74.5% |
| Renter occupied | 25.5% |
| Vacant | 21.0% |
| Single-family detached | 60.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 32.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.7% |
| 3 or more | 31.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.2% |
| Electricity | 53.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 4.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,772 | 49.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,166 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,975 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,705 | 28.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,308 | 32.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,106 | 39.8% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.7% | 20.0% |
| Married | 49.3% | 46.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 12.4% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.9%
Some HS, no diploma
12.6%
HS graduate
44.0%
Some college, no degree
14.6%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
6.5%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 684 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 728 | 9.1% |
| Elementary school | 5,866 | 57.0% |
| High school | 2,328 | 16.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,751 | 14.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.1%
Retail trade
12.8%
Manufacturing
11.6%
Professional & management
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Construction
5.7%
Public administration
2.5%
Other services
2.2%
Finance & real estate
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.4% |
| Service | 22.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.0% |
| Production & transportation | 17.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.4% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.3% |
| Carpool | 14.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
Poverty
All people
32.1%
Under 18 years
39.5%
18 and over
30.6%
Married-couple families
23.6%
Female-led households
55.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 49.4% |
| Retirement income | 26.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 18.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 29.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 45.1% |
| High cholesterol | 38.4% |
| Heart disease | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| Arthritis | 35.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.8% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 35.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 26.1% |
| Poor mental health | 20.1% |
| Poor physical health | 17.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 48.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 25.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,228 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 28.4% |
| Under 18 | 9.0% |
| 18–64 years | 29.8% |
| 65 and over | 47.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 38.8% |
| Public insurance | 66.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 47,828 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 112 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 45 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 23 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 50,739 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 50,508 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 34,550 | 64.1% |
| Foreign born | 231 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 406 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 234 | 27.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,342 | 12.4% |
| Arab | 5,927 | 11.6% |
| Italian | 5,005 | 9.8% |
| Irish | 238 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 167 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 166 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 25 | 0% |
| German | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.8% |
| Internet access | 83.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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