ZIP code 40272
Where is ZIP code 40272?
Louisville, Kentucky
Jefferson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 40272 belongs to Louisville, Kentucky in Jefferson County. 40272 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 38,289 people live in the 40272 area, where the median household income is $69,940. The closest ZIP codes are 40258 (Louisville, 4.3 mi north), 40109 (Brooks, 4.8 mi southeast) and 40118 (Fairdale, 5.5 mi east).
| ZIP code | 40272 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Also accepted | Valley Sta, Valley Station |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 502 |
| Coordinates | 38.0846, -85.851 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 402 |
Population and income in 40272
| Population | 38,289 · higher than 97% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,150 · higher than 91% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.2 years · lower than 73% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $69,940 · higher than 75% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,960 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $176,200 · higher than 69% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,203 a month |
| Housing units | 15,400 |
| Households | 14,313 (2.66 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 33.28 sq mi (plus 0.43 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40272. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 40272
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40258 | Louisville, KY | 4.3 mi N | Standard |
| 40109 | Brooks, KY | 4.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 40118 | Fairdale, KY | 5.5 mi E | Standard |
| 47117 | Elizabeth, IN | 6.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 40214 | Louisville, KY | 6.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 40216 | Louisville, KY | 7.1 mi N | Standard |
| 40215 | Louisville, KY | 8.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 40177 | West Point, KY | 8.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 40209 | Louisville, KY | 9.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 40219 | Louisville, KY | 9.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 40129 | Hillview, KY | 9.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 40213 | Louisville, KY | 10.3 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 40272 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 40272
123 MAIN ST
LOUISVILLE KY 40272
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts VALLEY STA and VALLEY STATION as the city name for 40272. Avoid Kosmosdale: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (40272-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
- 40256
- 40257
- 40258
- 40259
- 40261
- 40266
- 40268
- 40269
- 40270
- 40280
- 40281
- 40282
- 40283
- 40285
- 40287
- 40289
- 40290
- 40291
- 40292
- 40293
- 40294
- 40295
- 40296
- 40297
- 40298
- 40299
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 40272?
- 40272 is a Louisville, Kentucky ZIP code. Valley Sta and Valley Station are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 40272 in?
- ZIP code 40272 is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 40272 in?
- 40272 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Kentucky/Louisville).
- What area code is 40272?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 40272 use area code 502.
- What is the population of ZIP code 40272?
- About 38,289 people live in ZIP code 40272, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 40272?
- The median household income in 40272 is $69,940 a year, higher than 75% of Kentucky ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 40272?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 40272 are 40258 (Louisville, 4.3 miles), 40109 (Brooks, 4.8 miles), 40118 (Fairdale, 5.5 miles) and 47117 (Elizabeth, 6.5 miles).