ZIP Code 40165
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Shepherdsville · Bullitt County · Kentucky
- Population
- 32,726
- Median income
- $79,540
- Median home value
- $249,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.5%
- Land area
- 374.0 sq mi
88/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 42
New York
ZIP code 40165 in Shepherdsville, Kentucky has a population of 32,726. The median household income is $79,540, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $249,600, 10% below the US average. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40165 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 374.0 square miles in Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky. The area is home to 32,726 residents, producing a population density of 88 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 40165 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40165 sits at $79,540 (33% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $38,014. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $249,600 (57% above the state average) with median rent at $957 per month, and 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40165 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Bullitt County, so you can benchmark 40165 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 40165
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40165.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Construction
Construction
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
73 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 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 40165, Shepherdsville, 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
32,726
Population
374.0
Area (sq mi)
88
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40165?
42.0
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
2.5%
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?
$79,540
Median Household Income
+33% vs state
$38,014
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 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?
15,541
Total Housing Units
14,432
Occupied Units
1,109
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$249,600
Median Home Value
+57% vs state
$957
Median Rent
1993
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
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40165 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 150 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 168 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 191 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 209 |
| 2024 | +1.1% | 211 |
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 667 business establishments in ZIP 40165, employing approximately 16,163 people with a combined annual payroll of $746,841,000.
667
Businesses
16,163
Employees
$746.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 104 | 15.6% |
| Construction | 81 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 73 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 70 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 49 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.5% |
| Information | 6 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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