Bancroft
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky

Bancroft is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, with 503 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 600 ft (183 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Old Brownsboro Place, 0.2 miles NW.
- 503residents (2020 Census)
- 600 ftelevation · 183 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 3,315 / sq mipopulation density
- 40242ZIP code
About Bancroft
Bancroft is a home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1970. The population was 503 as of the 2020 census, up from 494 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Bancroft
- Median household income
- $110,000
- Median home value
- $368,300
- Median age
- 43.8
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Bancroft had 503 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 503 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,315 per sq mi (1,280 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bancroft at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 503 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.15 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2864° N, 85.6106° W |
| ZIP code | 40242 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2103376 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bancroft
- Old Brownsboro Place0.2 mi NW
- Spring Valley0.7 mi N
- Thornhill0.8 mi W
- Plantation1.0 mi E
- Graymoor-Devondale1.0 mi S
- Barbourmeade1.0 mi NE
- Briarwood1.1 mi SE
- Crossgate1.1 mi SW
- Hills and Dales1.2 mi NW
- Goose Creek1.2 mi NE
- Glenview Manor1.3 mi W
- Murray Hill1.3 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Bancroft
What county is Bancroft in?
Bancroft is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Bancroft, KY?
503 people lived in Bancroft at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bancroft, KY?
The ZIP code of Bancroft is 40242.
What is the elevation of Bancroft?
600 feet (183 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bancroft?
Old Brownsboro Place (0.2 mi), Spring Valley (0.7 mi), Thornhill (0.8 mi), Plantation (1.0 mi), Graymoor-Devondale (1.0 mi).
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