Shelbyville
City in Shelby County, Kentucky
Shelbyville is a city in Shelby County, Kentucky, with 17,282 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 761 ft (232 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Simpsonville, 6.3 miles W.
- 17,282residents (2020 Census)
- 761 ftelevation · 232 m
- 10.9 sq miland area · 28.1 km²
- 1,593 / sq mipopulation density
- 40065ZIP code
About Shelbyville
Shelbyville is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Shelby County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 17,282 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Shelbyville
- Median household income
- $75,610
- Median home value
- $257,100
- Median rent
- $1,033/mo
- Median age
- 34.8
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Shelbyville had 17,282 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,282 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,593 per sq mi (615 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shelbyville at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Shelby County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,282 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.85 sq mi (28.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km²) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2063° N, 85.2336° W |
| ZIP code | 40065 |
| Official website | shelbyvillekentucky.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2170050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shelbyville
- Simpsonville6.3 mi W
- Elk Creek9.8 mi SW
- Eminence11.3 mi N
- Pleasureville12.0 mi NE
- Smithfield12.5 mi N
- Taylorsville13.6 mi SW
- La Grange15.3 mi NW
- Pewee Valley15.7 mi NW
- Middletown15.8 mi W
- New Castle16.1 mi N
- Woodland Hills16.2 mi W
- Crestwood16.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shelbyville
What county is Shelbyville in?
Shelbyville is in Shelby County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Shelbyville, KY?
17,282 people lived in Shelbyville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shelbyville, KY?
The ZIP code of Shelbyville is 40065.
What is the elevation of Shelbyville?
761 feet (232 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shelbyville?
Simpsonville (6.3 mi), Elk Creek (9.8 mi), Eminence (11.3 mi), Pleasureville (12.0 mi), Smithfield (12.5 mi).
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