ZIP Code 40059
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Prospect · Jefferson County · Kentucky
- Population
- 16,708
- Median income
- $152,727
- Median home value
- $559,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 70.1%
- Land area
- 67.2 sq mi
249/sq mi
▲ 100% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 101% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.2
New York
ZIP code 40059 in Prospect, Kentucky has a population of 16,708. The median household income is $152,727, which is 100% above the national average. Median home value is $559,300, 101% above the US average. 70.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40059 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 67.2 square miles in Prospect, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The area is home to 16,708 residents, producing a population density of 249 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 40059 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40059 sits at $152,727 (156% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $91,414. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $559,300 (252% above the state average) with median rent at $2,006 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40059 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 70.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 40059 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 40059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40059.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
92 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
76 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
59 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
40 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 40059, Prospect, 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
16,708
Population
67.2
Area (sq mi)
249
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40059?
47.2
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
7.3%
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?
$152,727
Median Household Income
+156% vs state
$91,414
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 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?
8,840
Total Housing Units
8,250
Occupied Units
590
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$559,300
Median Home Value
+252% vs state
$2,006
Median Rent
1999
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40059 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 143 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 159 |
| 2022 | +9.5% | 175 |
| 2023 | +4.3% | 182 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 190 |
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 537 business establishments in ZIP 40059, employing approximately 3,862 people with a combined annual payroll of $190,294,000.
537
Businesses
3,862
Employees
$190.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 92 | 17.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 76 | 14.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 39 | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 36 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 4.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 3.9% |
| Information | 9 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
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 40059 vs 40241 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40241 | Louisville, KY | 28,988 | 4.1 mi |
| 40242 | Louisville, KY | 10,930 | 5.6 mi |
| 40025 | Glenview, KY | 59 | 5.0 mi |
| 40222 | Louisville, KY | 21,359 | 6.2 mi |
| 47130 | Jeffersonville, IN | 44,722 | 5.8 mi |
| 40026 | Goshen, KY | 5,458 | 5.8 mi |
| 47111 | Charlestown, IN | 14,533 | 7.5 mi |
| 40223 | Louisville, KY | 22,011 | 7.4 mi |
| 40207 | Louisville, KY | 29,745 | 7.3 mi |
| 40010 | Buckner, KY | 587 | 7.8 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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