Jeffersontown
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky
Jeffersontown is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, with 28,474 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 702 ft (214 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Forest Hills, 1.2 miles NW.
- 28,474residents (2020 Census)
- 702 ftelevation · 214 m
- 10.9 sq miland area · 28.2 km²
- 2,618 / sq mipopulation density
- 40220ZIP code
About Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 28,474 at the 2020 census. Jeffersontown is a major suburb of Louisville. When the Louisville Metro government was established in 2003, Jeffersontown chose to retain its status as an independent city. It is the metro area's largest municipality outside Louisville. Locally, the city is often referred to by the abbreviated name J-town.
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Living in Jeffersontown
- Median household income
- $81,506
- Median home value
- $250,700
- Median rent
- $1,320/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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Jeffersontown had 28,474 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,474 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,618 per sq mi (1,011 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jeffersontown at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 28,474 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.87 sq mi (28.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2055° N, 85.5697° W |
| ZIP code | 40220 |
| Official website | jeffersontownky.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2140222 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jeffersontown
- Forest Hills1.2 mi NW
- Hurstbourne Acres1.5 mi NW
- Douglass Hills2.3 mi N
- Houston Acres2.5 mi W
- Hurstbourne2.6 mi NW
- Blue Ridge Manor2.6 mi N
- Cambridge2.8 mi NW
- Sycamore2.9 mi N
- St. Regis Park3.0 mi NW
- Wildwood3.0 mi N
- Lincolnshire3.1 mi NW
- Woodland Hills3.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Jeffersontown
What county is Jeffersontown in?
Jeffersontown is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Jeffersontown, KY?
28,474 people lived in Jeffersontown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jeffersontown, KY?
The ZIP code of Jeffersontown is 40220.
What is the elevation of Jeffersontown?
702 feet (214 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jeffersontown?
Forest Hills (1.2 mi), Hurstbourne Acres (1.5 mi), Douglass Hills (2.3 mi), Houston Acres (2.5 mi), Hurstbourne (2.6 mi).
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