ZIP code 40242
Where is ZIP code 40242?
Louisville, Kentucky
Jefferson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 40242 belongs to Louisville, Kentucky in Jefferson County. 40242 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 11,168 people live in the 40242 area, where the median household income is $75,417. The closest ZIP codes are 40222 (Louisville, 1.8 mi southwest), 40241 (Louisville, 1.9 mi north) and 40223 (Louisville, 2.2 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 40242 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Also accepted | Briarwood, Langdon Place, Lyndon, Meadow Vale, Murray Hill, Old Brownsboro Place, Old Brownsbro, Plantation, Rolling Hills |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 502 |
| Coordinates | 38.2785, -85.594 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 402 |
Population and income in 40242
| Population | 11,168 · higher than 84% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,905 · higher than 97% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.5 years · lower than 74% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $75,417 · higher than 81% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $45,951 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 48% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $299,600 · higher than 94% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,314 a month |
| Housing units | 5,135 |
| Households | 5,010 (2.22 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 2.86 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40242. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 40242
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40222 | Louisville, KY | 1.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 40241 | Louisville, KY | 1.9 mi N | Standard |
| 40223 | Louisville, KY | 2.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 40025 | Glenview, KY | 3.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 40243 | Louisville, KY | 4.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 40207 | Louisville, KY | 4.1 mi W | Standard |
| 40027 | Harrods Creek, KY | 4.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 40220 | Louisville, KY | 4.7 mi S | Standard |
| 40059 | Prospect, KY | 5.4 mi N | Standard |
| 40280 | Louisville, KY | 5.4 mi SW | Unique |
| 40245 | Louisville, KY | 6 mi E | Standard |
| 40206 | Louisville, KY | 6.2 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 40242 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 40242
123 MAIN ST
LOUISVILLE KY 40242
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BRIARWOOD, LANGDON PLACE, LYNDON, MEADOW VALE, MURRAY HILL, OLD BROWNSBORO PLACE, OLD BROWNSBRO, PLANTATION and ROLLING HILLS as the city name for 40242. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (40242-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Louisville, KY
- 40201
- 40202
- 40203
- 40204
- 40205
- 40206
- 40207
- 40208
- 40209
- 40210
- 40211
- 40212
- 40213
- 40214
- 40215
- 40216
- 40217
- 40218
- 40219
- 40220
- 40221
- 40222
- 40223
- 40224
- 40225
- 40228
- 40229
- 40231
- 40232
- 40233
- 40241
- 40243
- 40245
- 40250
- 40251
- 40252
- 40253
- 40255
- 40256
- 40257
- 40258
- 40259
- 40261
- 40266
- 40268
- 40269
- 40270
- 40272
- 40280
- 40281
- 40282
- 40283
- 40285
- 40287
- 40289
- 40290
- 40291
- 40292
- 40293
- 40294
- 40295
- 40296
- 40297
- 40298
- 40299
All Louisville ZIP codes with population and income →
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 40242?
- 40242 is a Louisville, Kentucky ZIP code. Briarwood, Langdon Place, Lyndon, Meadow Vale, Murray Hill, Old Brownsboro Place, Old Brownsbro, Plantation and Rolling Hills are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 40242 in?
- ZIP code 40242 is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 40242 in?
- 40242 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Kentucky/Louisville).
- What area code is 40242?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 40242 use area code 502.
- What is the population of ZIP code 40242?
- About 11,168 people live in ZIP code 40242, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 40242?
- The median household income in 40242 is $75,417 a year, higher than 81% of Kentucky ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 40242?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 40242 are 40222 (Louisville, 1.8 miles), 40241 (Louisville, 1.9 miles), 40223 (Louisville, 2.2 miles) and 40025 (Glenview, 3.3 miles).