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Wheelwright, KY
City in Floyd County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41669.
Population
964
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
548
ZIP codes
1
Wheelwright and its ZIP codes
Wheelwright at a glance
- Wheelwright is about 4.8 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $72,000 (65% below Kentucky) and median rent is $593 a month.
Local data for Wheelwright, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wheelwright, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
40.7%
Median home value
$72,000
Median rent
$593/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
9.1%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
35.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (30), Irish Americans (29), Mexican Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Floyd County. PPP loans are for Wheelwright.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,128
11,099 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,956
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$304M
FY 2026, $8,465 per person
How people get to work
Wheelwright, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled15.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 35.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wheelwright, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
718
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
577
3.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 24°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Wheelwright
1 in or overlapping Wheelwright. Population shown
Cities near Wheelwright
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VirgieCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| McDowellCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.5 |
| Pippa PassesCity | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| WaylandCity | 8.9 mi | 2.7 |
| McRobertsCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 5.6 |
| Fleming-NeonCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| MillstoneCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| JenkinsCity | 12 mi | 8.8 |
| Payne GapCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| MaytownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| HindmanCity | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| MaykingCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| PikevilleCity | 15 mi | 20.8 |
| Betsy LayneCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| MartinCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| WhitesburgCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wheelwright, KY in?
- Wheelwright is in Floyd County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Wheelwright, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wheelwright include 41669.
- What is the population of Wheelwright, KY?
- About 964 people live in Wheelwright, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wheelwright?
- Nearby places include Virgie (7.7 mi), McDowell (8.3 mi), Pippa Passes (8.4 mi), Wayland (8.9 mi), McRoberts (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023