42653 ZIP Code – Whitley City, Kentucky
42653 is a small ZIP code in Whitley City, Kentucky, part of McCreary County with a population of approximately 4,113 residents. The median household income of $42,589 is below the Kentucky average and well below the national average. The median home value of $111,900 is well below the national average, with 73.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $614 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 68% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average. An estimated 27.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 8.3%, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 37.2, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 42631, 42634, 42638.
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ZIP 42653 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42653 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,113 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $111k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $614 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.5% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 8.3% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42631 – Marshes Siding
- 42634 – Parkers Lake
- 42638 – Revelo
- 42635 – Pine Knot
- 42647 – Stearns
- 42649 – Strunk
- 42519 – Burnside
- 42518 – Bronston
- 37892 – Winfield
- 40769 – Williamsburg
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42631 | MARSHES SIDING | Not provided | Not provided |
| 42634 | PARKERS LAKE | 1,920 | $29,000 |
| 42638 | REVELO | 196 | Not provided |
| 42635 | PINE KNOT | 4,906 | $37,946 |
| 42647 | STEARNS | 3,905 | $38,440 |