US ZIP Code
40165

Shepherdsville, KY

Bullitt County  ·  Kentucky

● Active
👥 38,533 Population ↑ 6% since 2019
💰 $77,083 Median HH Income
≈ Avg ↑ 25% since 2019
🎂 41.7 Median Age
🏠 $242,700 Median Home Value
▼ 13% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019
🎓 29.3% College Grads
▼ 24% below avg
📊 4.3% Unemployment
▼ 13% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code40165
CityShepherdsville
StateKentucky (KY)
CountyBullitt County
Area Code502
Elevation526 ft
Latitude37.992776
Longitude-85.695936
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS21029
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 49.9% (19,216) Female 50.1% (19,317) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 1.9%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.4%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic1.7%
Black1.9%
Asian0.9%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg Household Size2.64
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma232 (0.9%)
HS Graduate9,526 (38.2%)
Some College4,748 (19.1%)
Associates3,099 (12.4%)
Bachelors2,496 (10%)
Graduate Degree4,804 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College19.1%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18.1%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–100k
3%
$100k–150k
8%
$150k–200k
19%
$200k–300k
32%
$300k–500k
29%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,083 ≈ Avg ↑ 25% since 2019
Median Home Value$242,700 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$939/mo ↑ 21% since 2019
Total Units15,622
Vacant Units1,093
Avg HH Size2.64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–50k
13%
$50k–75k
18%
$75k–100k
16%
$100k–150k
22%
$150k–200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%

Summary

Total Units15,622
Vacant1,093
Owner Occupied82.0%
Renter Occupied18.1%
Avg HH Size2.64
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 40165 is in Shepherdsville, KY, in Bullitt County.
ZIP code 40165 is located in Kentucky (KY).
ZIP code 40165 is in Bullitt County, KY.
ZIP 40165 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 40165 is 38,533 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 40165 is $77,083 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 40165 is $242,700 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 40165

ZIP code 40165 is located in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, within Bullitt County. With a population of 38,533, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 40165 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $77,083 is near the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 40165 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $242,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $939 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.

The population of 40165 is primarily White (93.03%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.5%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 40165 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.

Overall, ZIP code 40165 in Shepherdsville, KY is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 38,533 residents, a median household income of $77,083, and a median home value of $242,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kentucky.