42653 ZIP Code
Whitley City, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 42653 |
| City/Town: | Whitley City |
| County: | McCreary |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 4,113 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,589 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,971 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,836 |
| Median Home Value: | $111,900 |
| Land Area: | 81.2 sq miles
210.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.7821, -84.4547 |
Population Information (42653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 4,113 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,214 | 53.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 1,899 | 46.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 249 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 338 | 8.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 304 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 271 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 250 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 548 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 598 | 14.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 497 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 248 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 270 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 304 | 7.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 203 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 33 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (42653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $111,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $614 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 1,836 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,256 | 68.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 580 | 31.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 890 | 70.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 366 | 29.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (42653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 2,701 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 326 | 12.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 254 | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,062 | 39.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 602 | 22.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 307 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 66 | 2.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 84 | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 5.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (42653 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,589 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $51,868 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,284 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,971 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (42653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,446 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 1,382 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 64 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,641 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,063 | 76.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 286 | 20.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 28 | 2.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (42653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,904 | 94.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 96 | 2.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 12 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 20 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 81 | 2.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 56 | 1.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 29 | 0.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 17 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 12 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (42653 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 119 | 9.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 120 | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 194 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 162 | 12.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 77 | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 235 | 18.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 209 | 16.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 89 | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 51 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (42653 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,149 | 83.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 80 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 75 | 5.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 11 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 29 | 2.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (42653 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 11 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 59 | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 158 | 11.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 55 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 124 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 88 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 45 | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 63 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 35 | 2.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 285 | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 229 | 16.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 38 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 192 | 13.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (42653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (42653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 3,792 | 92.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,886 | 45.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,453 | 59.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 247 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (42653 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 759 | 60.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 595 | 47.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 188 | 15.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 160 | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 57 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 304 | 24.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (42653 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,115 | 60.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 106 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 12 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 46 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 31 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 28 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 26 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 472 | 25.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (42653 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 185 | 10.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 133 | 7.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 449 | 24.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 401 | 21.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 384 | 20.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 34 | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 12 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 105 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 133 | 7.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (42653 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 74 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 157 | 8.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 434 | 23.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 824 | 44.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 231 | 12.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 116 | 6.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (42653 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 78 | 6.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 20 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 984 | 78.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 35 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 110 | 8.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (42653 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 119 | 9.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 357 | 28.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 422 | 33.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 358 | 28.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (42653 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 118 | 13.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 203 | 22.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 306 | 34.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 116 | 13.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 95 | 10.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 25 | 2.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 7 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 20 | 2.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (42653 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,040 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $287 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $614 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.38 |
Households (42653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,256 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 687 | 54.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 311 | 24.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 268 | 21.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 294 | 23.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 433 | 34.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 436 | 34.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (42653 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,678 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 517 | 30.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 877 | 52.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 49 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 147 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 297 | 17.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (42653 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 995 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 79 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 528 | 53.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 289 | 29.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 99 | 9.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (42653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,004 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 279 | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 4,039 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 999 | 24.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 62 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 673 | 67.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 264 | 26.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (42653 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 3,501 | 85.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 598 | 14.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 405 | 67.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 193 | 32.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 53 | 8.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (42653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 4,078 | 99.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 25 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 35 | 140.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 35 | 140.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 35 | 140.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 29 | 116.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (42653 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,864 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,729 | 96.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 135 | 3.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 110 | 2.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 25 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (42653 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,256 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,056 | 84.1% | 89.4% |
Whitley City, KY42653