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Wilmore, KY
City in Jessamine County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40390.
Population
6,057
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,217
ZIP codes
1
Wilmore and its ZIP codes
Wilmore at a glance
- Wilmore is about 11 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 77th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $77,665, 22% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,900 (21% above Kentucky) and median rent is $975 a month.
Local data for Wilmore, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilmore, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,665
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$248,900
Median rent
$975/mo
Homeownership
50.7%
Bachelor's or higher
49.6%
Median age
29.2
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (943), Irish Americans (893), Swedish Americans (159).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jessamine County. PPP loans are for Wilmore.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,341
18,926 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,325
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$352M
FY 2026, $6,648 per person
How people get to work
Wilmore, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.8%
- Carpooled19.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilmore, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
200
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
97
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 27°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
ZIP codes in Wilmore
1 in or overlapping Wilmore. Population shown
Cities near Wilmore
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| High BridgeCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.2 |
| KeeneCity | 4.3 mi | 0.1 |
| NicholasvilleCity | 5.6 mi | 15.2 |
| BurginCity | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| SalvisaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| VersaillesCity | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| HarrodsburgCity | 13 mi | 6.9 |
| Lexington-FayetteUrban County | 15 mi | 283.9 |
| LawrenceburgCity | 17 mi | 6 |
| DanvilleCity | 18 mi | 18.1 |
| MidwayCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| LancasterCity | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| Junction CityCity | 22 mi | 2 |
| PerryvilleCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| RichmondCity | 23 mi | 22 |
| FrankfortCity | 24 mi | 14.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilmore, KY in?
- Wilmore is in Jessamine County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Wilmore, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wilmore include 40390.
- What is the population of Wilmore, KY?
- About 6,057 people live in Wilmore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilmore?
- Nearby places include High Bridge (4.2 mi), Keene (4.3 mi), Nicholasville (5.6 mi), Burgin (10 mi), Salvisa (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023