40078 ZIP Code — Willisburg, KY

Washington County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40078 is located in Willisburg, Kentucky, within Washington County. It covers approximately 61.12 square miles and serves a population of 3,021 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 859.

About ZIP code 40078

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,125. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 47% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 40078 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,021

population

61.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40078 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40078

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40078. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Willisburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40012 Chaplin (6 mi) 40040 Mackville (7.7 mi) 40069 Springfield (8.6 mi) 40008 Bloomfield (9.2 mi) 40372 Salvisa (14.3 mi) 40342 Lawrenceburg (14.4 mi) 40330 Harrodsburg (14.5 mi) 40468 Perryville (15.9 mi) 40071 Taylorsville (17.7 mi) 40037 Loretto (18.9 mi) 40076 Waddy (19.1 mi) 40004 Bardstown (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,021
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	229

Geography
Land area	61.12 sq mi
Water area	1.16 sq mi
Latitude	37.8390
Longitude	-85.1405
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	859

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	44.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	33.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	16.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	4.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,021

Population

People per sq mi

34.6

Median age

$53,125

Median household income

$23,571

Per capita income

$131,900

Median home value

$1,029

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

897

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

102

153

5–9

164

119

10–14

129

15–19

20–24

104

214

25–34

231

127

35–44

136

201

45–54

216

104

55–59

111

108

60–64

117

109

65–74

117

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	835	27.6%
18 and over	2,186	72.4%
65 and over	373	12.3%
Median age	34.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,873	93.6%
Two or more races	118	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	50	1.6%
Other race	19	0.6%
Asian	7	0.2%
Black or African American	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	44.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	33.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	16.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	4.8%	4.2%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 21.6%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 15.2%

$35k–$50k 3.6%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	21.6%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	15.2%
$35k–$50k	3.6%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$53,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.6%

$50k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 18.1%

$300k–$500k 17.5%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,900
Median rent / month	$1,029
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	23.8%
1990–1999	25.8%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	8.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	57.0%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	56.5%
Propane / LP gas	27.4%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	13.8%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	540	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	61	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	235	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	137	14.1%
Households with children under 18	258	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	299	30.7%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	18.0%
Married	46.9%	61.8%
Separated	0.6%	1.4%
Widowed	0.2%	10.5%
Divorced	25.1%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	48	9.0%
Elementary school	405	76.0%
High school	42	7.9%
College / grad school	38	7.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Manufacturing 18.9%

Retail trade 11.8%

Other services 11.0%

Construction 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Wholesale trade 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Public administration 3.7%

Information 1.2%

Professional & management 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	26.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.8%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	13.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.6%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.9

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 15.0%

18 and over 23.7%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 62.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	52.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	18.1%
65 and over	67.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.7%
Public insurance	30.5%
No insurance	23.8%
Uninsured under 19	52.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,824	93.5%
Spanish	98	3.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	91	3.2%
Other languages	7	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,014	99.8%
Born in same state	3,014	99.8%
Born in different state	2,147	71.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.2%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	355	11.8%
French	187	6.2%
Italian	144	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	14	0.5%
English	14	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.2%
Internet access	82.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40078

What city is ZIP code 40078 in?

ZIP code 40078 is primarily assigned to Willisburg, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40078 in?

ZIP code 40078 falls within Washington County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 40078 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 40078 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40078?

21% of residents in ZIP code 40078 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40078?

The median home value in ZIP code 40078 is $131,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 40078?

ZIP code 40078 has an estimated population of 3,021 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 40078 in?

ZIP code 40078 observes the EST timezone.