ZIP code 40059
Where is ZIP code 40059?
Prospect, Kentucky
Jefferson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 40059 belongs to Prospect, Kentucky in Jefferson County. 40059 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 502. About 20,892 people live in the 40059 area, where the median household income is $152,727. The closest ZIP codes are 40027 (Harrods Creek, 2.3 mi southwest), 40241 (Louisville, 3.8 mi south) and 40026 (Goshen, 4.3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 40059 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Prospect |
| Also accepted | River Bluff |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 502 |
| Coordinates | 38.356, -85.6083 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 400 |
Population and income in 40059
| Population | 20,892 · higher than 91% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 741 · higher than 89% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.2 years · higher than 76% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $152,727 · higher than 99% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $91,414 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 70% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $559,300 · higher than 99% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,006 a month |
| Housing units | 8,840 |
| Households | 8,250 (2.52 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 28.21 sq mi (plus 0.57 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40059. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 40059
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40027 | Harrods Creek, KY | 2.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 40241 | Louisville, KY | 3.8 mi S | Standard |
| 40026 | Goshen, KY | 4.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 40025 | Glenview, KY | 4.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 40242 | Louisville, KY | 5.4 mi S | Standard |
| 40222 | Louisville, KY | 6.2 mi S | Standard |
| 40223 | Louisville, KY | 6.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 40207 | Louisville, KY | 7.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 47111 | Charlestown, IN | 7.5 mi N | Standard |
| 47131 | Jeffersonville, IN | 7.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 47190 | Jeffersonville, IN | 7.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 40056 | Pewee Valley, KY | 7.7 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 40059 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 40059
123 MAIN ST
PROSPECT KY 40059
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts RIVER BLUFF as the city name for 40059. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (40059-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 40059?
- 40059 is a Prospect, Kentucky ZIP code. River Bluff is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 40059 in?
- ZIP code 40059 is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 40059 in?
- 40059 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Kentucky/Louisville).
- What area code is 40059?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 40059 use area code 502.
- What is the population of ZIP code 40059?
- About 20,892 people live in ZIP code 40059, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 40059?
- The median household income in 40059 is $152,727 a year, higher than 99% of Kentucky ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 40059?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 40059 are 40027 (Harrods Creek, 2.3 miles), 40241 (Louisville, 3.8 miles), 40026 (Goshen, 4.3 miles) and 40025 (Glenview, 4.5 miles).