ZIP Code 40056
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Pewee Valley · Oldham County · Kentucky
- Population
- 3,263
- Median income
- $134,115
- Median home value
- $339,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.3%
- Land area
- 7.4 sq mi
443/sq mi
▲ 76% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.1
New York
ZIP code 40056 in Pewee Valley, Kentucky has a population of 3,263. The median household income is $134,115, which is 76% above the national average. Median home value is $339,900, 22% above the US average. 49.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40056 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.4 square miles in Pewee Valley, Oldham County, Kentucky. The area is home to 3,263 residents, producing a population density of 443 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 40056 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40056 sits at $134,115 (125% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $57,042. The poverty rate stands at 1.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $339,900 (114% above the state average) with median rent at $1,648 per month, and 92.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40056 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Oldham County, so you can benchmark 40056 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 40056
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40056.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40056, Pewee Valley, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,263
Population
7.4
Area (sq mi)
443
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40056?
41.1
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
3.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$134,115
Median Household Income
+125% vs state
$57,042
Per Capita Income
1.9%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
1,195
Total Housing Units
1,175
Occupied Units
20
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$339,900
Median Home Value
+114% vs state
$1,648
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40056 have decreased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 167 |
| 2021 | +7.9% | 180 |
| 2022 | +8.4% | 196 |
| 2023 | +16.3% | 227 |
| 2024 | -4.1% | 218 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 40056, employing approximately 221 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,102,000.
58
Businesses
221
Employees
$12.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 15.5% |
| Construction | 7 | 12.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.9% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 40056 vs 40245 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40245 | Louisville, KY | 30,109 | 3.5 mi |
| 40241 | Louisville, KY | 28,988 | 4.8 mi |
| 40014 | Crestwood, KY | 19,986 | 4.0 mi |
| 40223 | Louisville, KY | 22,011 | 4.3 mi |
| 40010 | Buckner, KY | 587 | 5.1 mi |
| 40243 | Louisville, KY | 10,210 | 5.3 mi |
| 40242 | Louisville, KY | 10,930 | 5.9 mi |
| 40059 | Prospect, KY | 16,708 | 6.8 mi |
| 40026 | Goshen, KY | 5,458 | 8.7 mi |
| 40222 | Louisville, KY | 21,359 | 7.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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