🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

40165

Shepherdsville

ZIP Code 40165 is a standard zip code serving Shepherdsville, Shepherdsville, Kentucky (KY), in Bullitt County, United States. It has an estimated population of 32,726 with a median household income of $53,522. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Kentucky (KY)
County: Bullitt
City: Shepherdsville
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 38.004500
Longitude: -85.688800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 144.42 mi²
Water Area: 1.69 mi²
Population Density: 227.0 people per mi² (60th percentile)
Bounding Box: 38.082231°N, 37.828398°S, -85.523920°E, -85.883096°W

With 32,726 residents spread across 144.42 square miles, this area has a population density of 227.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

32,726

Population

90th percentile

$53,522

Median Income

60th percentile

$156,600

Median Home Value

60th percentile

144.42 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 40165 is $53,522, and the median home value is $156,600.

Housing

12,827

Total Units

12,085

Occupied Units

94.2%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Shepherdsville, KY.

40166

Shepherdsville

Similar ZIP Codes in Kentucky

ZIP codes with similar median household income in Kentucky.

40258

Louisville

$47,924

40228

Louisville

$59,005

41075

Fort Thomas

$59,733

41006

Butler

$54,167

40204

Louisville

$46,275

40011

Campbellsburg

$50,897

42160

Park City

$47,411

42104

Bowling Green

$50,544

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?

Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).

What are the different types of ZIP codes?

There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.

How often is ZIP code data updated?

ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.

What is population density and why does it matter?

Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.

How are ZIP code boundaries determined?

ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.

What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?

Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.