Wheelwright
City in Floyd County, Kentucky

Wheelwright is a city in Floyd County, Kentucky, with 509 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,138 ft (347 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Virgie, 7.5 miles E.
- 509residents (2020 Census)
- 1,138 ftelevation · 347 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 289 / sq mipopulation density
- 41669main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Wheelwright
Wheelwright is a home rule-class city in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 509 at the 2020 census, down from 780 in 2010 and 1,042 in 2000.
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Living in Wheelwright
- Median home value
- $72,000
- Median rent
- $593/mo
- Median age
- 38.7
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Wheelwright had 509 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 509 |
|---|---|
| Density | 289 per sq mi (112 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wheelwright at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Floyd County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 509 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.76 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3392° N, 82.7186° W |
| ZIP codes | 41669, 41606, 41612 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2182272 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wheelwright
- Virgie7.5 mi E
- McDowell8.4 mi N
- Pippa Passes8.5 mi W
- McRoberts8.6 mi S
- Wayland9.3 mi NW
- Fleming-Neon9.7 mi S
- Jenkins11.8 mi S
- Millstone12.3 mi S
- Payne Gap13.5 mi S
- Pikeville14.1 mi NE
- Maytown14.2 mi N
- Mayking14.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Wheelwright
What county is Wheelwright in?
Wheelwright is in Floyd County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Wheelwright, KY?
509 people lived in Wheelwright at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wheelwright, KY?
The main ZIP code is 41669. Other ZIP codes: 41606, 41612.
What is the elevation of Wheelwright?
1,138 feet (347 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wheelwright?
Virgie (7.5 mi), McDowell (8.4 mi), Pippa Passes (8.5 mi), McRoberts (8.6 mi), Wayland (9.3 mi).
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