Shively
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky

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.
- 15,636residents (2020 Census)
- 456 ftelevation · 139 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 11.8 km²
- 3,420 / sq mipopulation density
- 40216main ZIP code (2 in total)
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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Living in Shively
- Median household income
- $50,221
- Median home value
- $154,700
- Median rent
- $899/mo
- Median age
- 47.5
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Shively had 15,636 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,636 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,420 per sq mi (1,320 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shively at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,636 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.57 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1988° N, 85.8139° W |
| ZIP codes | 40216, 40215 |
| Official website | shivelyky.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2170284 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shively
- Parkway Village4.2 mi E
- Louisville4.3 mi NE
- Audubon Park4.7 mi E
- Lynnview5.7 mi E
- Watterson Park7.1 mi E
- Strathmoor Manor7.2 mi E
- Strathmoor Village7.5 mi E
- Seneca Gardens7.7 mi E
- Kingsley7.8 mi E
- New Albany, IN7.8 mi N
- Wellington7.9 mi E
- West Buechel7.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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