🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

40769

Williamsburg

ZIP Code 40769 is a standard zip code serving Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Kentucky (KY), in Whitley County, United States. It has an estimated population of 18,507 with a median household income of $27,221. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Kentucky (KY)
County: Whitley
City: Williamsburg
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 36.747000
Longitude: -84.139400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 293.80 mi²
Water Area: 3.14 mi²
Population Density: 63.0 people per mi² (45th percentile)
Bounding Box: 36.853128°N, 36.590417°S, -83.955125°E, -84.375074°W

With 18,507 residents spread across 293.80 square miles, this area has a population density of 63.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

18,507

Population

80th percentile

$27,221

Median Income

5th percentile

$62,100

Median Home Value

5th percentile

293.80 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 40769 is $27,221, and the median home value is $62,100. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

7,604

Total Units

6,815

Occupied Units

89.6%

Occupancy Rate

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