| ZIP Code | 40056 |
|---|---|
| City | Pewee Valley |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Oldham County |
| Area Code | 502 |
| Elevation | 773 ft |
| Latitude | 38.308077 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.487219 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 21185 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.85 |
| Below Poverty | 0.9% ▼ 91% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.4% ▲ 48% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 373 (17.5%) |
| Some College | 248 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 289 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 175 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,051 (49.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $123,317 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $319,400 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,479/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,228 |
| Vacant Units | 85 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,228 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 85 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
ZIP code 40056 is located in Pewee Valley, Kentucky, within Oldham County. With a population of 3,361, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 40056 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $123,317 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 40056 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $319,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,479 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 40056 is primarily White (91.58%). Residents are well-educated — 57.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.9%. Household income has grown by 50% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 40056 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 40056 in Pewee Valley, KY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,361 residents, a median household income of $123,317, and a median home value of $319,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kentucky.