Shively

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky

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Shively is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, with 15,636 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 456 ft (139 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Parkway Village, 4.2 miles E.

About Shively

Shively is a home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States, and a suburb of Louisville within the Louisville Metro government. As of the 2020 census, Shively had a population of 15,636.

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Median household income
$50,221
Median home value
$154,700
Median rent
$899/mo
Median age
47.5
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Shively, KY population

Shively had 15,636 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census15,636
Density3,420 per sq mi (1,320 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Shively at a glance

StateKentucky (KY)
CountyJefferson County
TypeCity
Population15,636 (2020)
Land area4.57 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Coordinates38.1988° N, 85.8139° W
ZIP codes40216, 40215
Official websiteshivelyky.org
Census code (GEOID)2170284

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Shively

What county is Shively in?

Shively is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.

What is the population of Shively, KY?

15,636 people lived in Shively at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Shively, KY?

The main ZIP code is 40216. Other ZIP codes: 40215.

What is the elevation of Shively?

456 feet (139 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Shively?

Parkway Village (4.2 mi), Louisville (4.3 mi), Audubon Park (4.7 mi), Lynnview (5.7 mi), Watterson Park (7.1 mi).

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