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Corbin, KY
City in Whitley County, Kentucky.
Population
8,246
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,038
ZIP codes
0
Corbin and its ZIP codes
Corbin at a glance
- Corbin is about 9 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 57th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $51,065, 20% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,000 (19% below Kentucky) and median rent is $733 a month.
Local data for Corbin, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Corbin, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,065
Poverty rate
26.0%
Median home value
$166,000
Median rent
$733/mo
Homeownership
53.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.5%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (687), German Americans (501), Scottish Americans (138).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whitley County. PPP loans are for Corbin.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,130
14,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,869
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$308M
FY 2026, $8,399 per person
How people get to work
Corbin, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Corbin, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
577
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
40
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 27°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Cities near Corbin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North CorbinCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.7 |
| RockholdsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| LondonCity | 8.8 mi | 12.7 |
| BarbourvilleCity | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| WilliamsburgCity | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| ArtemusCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| EmlynCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| East BernstadtCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| Pleasant ViewCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Flat LickCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.8 |
| ManchesterCity | 24 mi | 2.9 |
| Whitley CityCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.3 |
| PinevilleCity | 25 mi | 3.4 |
| LivingstonCity | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| StearnsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4 |
| Jellico, TNCity | 26 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Corbin, KY in?
- Corbin is in Whitley County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Corbin, KY?
- About 8,246 people live in Corbin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Corbin?
- Nearby places include North Corbin (2.1 mi), Rockholds (7.1 mi), London (8.8 mi), Barbourville (13 mi), Williamsburg (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023