Prospect
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky
Prospect is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, with 4,592 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 469 ft (143 m) above sea level. The nearest town is River Bluff, 1.7 miles N.
- 4,592residents (2020 Census)
- 469 ftelevation · 143 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.9 km²
- 1,199 / sq mipopulation density
- 40059ZIP code
About Prospect
Prospect is a home rule-class city in Jefferson and Oldham counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The Jefferson County portion is a part of the Louisville Metro government. The population was 4,592 as of the 2020 census, down from 4,698 at the time of the 2010 census. It is one of the wealthiest communities in Kentucky.
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Living in Prospect
- Median household income
- $163,462
- Median home value
- $538,400
- Median rent
- $1,193/mo
- Median age
- 54.5
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Prospect had 4,592 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,592 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,199 per sq mi (463 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prospect at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,592 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.83 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3469° N, 85.6089° W |
| ZIP code | 40059 |
| Official website | prospectky.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2163264 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prospect
- River Bluff1.7 mi N
- Green Spring2.1 mi S
- Utica, IN2.6 mi W
- Brownsboro Farm3.1 mi S
- Hills and Dales3.3 mi S
- Barbourmeade3.4 mi S
- Spring Valley3.5 mi S
- Manor Creek3.6 mi S
- Broeck Pointe3.8 mi S
- Goose Creek3.8 mi S
- Ten Broeck3.9 mi SE
- Glenview Hills3.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Prospect
What county is Prospect in?
Prospect is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Prospect, KY?
4,592 people lived in Prospect at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prospect, KY?
The ZIP code of Prospect is 40059.
What is the elevation of Prospect?
469 feet (143 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prospect?
River Bluff (1.7 mi), Green Spring (2.1 mi), Utica (2.6 mi), Brownsboro Farm (3.1 mi), Hills and Dales (3.3 mi).
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