ZIP code 40256
Where is ZIP code 40256?
Louisville, Kentucky
Jefferson County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 40256 belongs to Louisville, Kentucky in Jefferson County. 40256 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Louisville post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 502. The closest ZIP codes are 40201 (Louisville, 0 mi north), 40221 (Louisville, 0 mi north) and 40224 (Louisville, 0 mi north).
| ZIP code | 40256 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Also accepted | Shively |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 502 |
| Coordinates | 38.189, -85.6768 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 402 |
The Census Bureau doesn’t publish population figures for po box only ZIP codes because nobody lives at a PO Box or a single organization’s address. For figures about the area, see the nearby standard ZIP codes below.
ZIP codes near 40256
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40201 | Louisville, KY | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 40221 | Louisville, KY | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 40224 | Louisville, KY | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 40225 | Louisville, KY | 0 mi N | Unique |
| 40231 | Louisville, KY | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 40232 | Louisville, KY | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 40233 | Louisville, KY | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 40250 | Louisville, KY | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 40251 | Louisville, KY | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 40252 | Louisville, KY | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 40253 | Louisville, KY | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 40255 | Louisville, KY | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 40256 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 40256
PO BOX 123
LOUISVILLE KY 40256
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SHIVELY as the city name for 40256. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (40256-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
- 40242
- 40243
- 40245
- 40250
- 40251
- 40252
- 40253
- 40255
- 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 40256?
- 40256 is a Louisville, Kentucky ZIP code. Shively is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 40256 in?
- ZIP code 40256 is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 40256 in?
- 40256 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Kentucky/Louisville).
- What area code is 40256?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 40256 use area code 502.
- Can I use 40256 for a street address?
- No. 40256 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Louisville use 40202, 40203, 40204.
- What ZIP codes are near 40256?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 40256 are 40201 (Louisville, 0 miles), 40221 (Louisville, 0 miles), 40224 (Louisville, 0 miles) and 40225 (Louisville, 0 miles).