St. Matthews
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky

St. Matthews is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, with 17,534 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 551 ft (168 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Richlawn, 0.4 miles NW.
- 17,534residents (2020 Census)
- 551 ftelevation · 168 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.4 km²
- 3,977 / sq mipopulation density
- 40207main ZIP code (3 in total)
About St. Matthews
St. Matthews is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It forms part of the Louisville Metro government but is separately incorporated as a home rule-class city. As of the 2020 census, St. Matthews had a population of 17,534. It is the 23rd-largest city in the state. St. Matthews is one of the state's major shopping areas, home to the fifth-largest mall in Kentucky (Mall St. Matthews) along with many smaller shopping centers along Shelbyville Road.
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Living in St. Matthews
- Median household income
- $82,412
- Median home value
- $338,000
- Median rent
- $1,369/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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St. Matthews had 17,534 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,534 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,977 per sq mi (1,536 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. Matthews at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,534 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.41 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2493° N, 85.6378° W |
| ZIP codes | 40207, 40041, 40222 |
| Official website | stmatthews.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2167944 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. Matthews
- Richlawn0.4 mi NW
- Norbourne Estates0.5 mi SW
- Beechwood Village0.7 mi NE
- Woodlawn Park0.9 mi NE
- Bellewood1.4 mi NW
- Maryhill Estates1.4 mi NW
- Norwood1.5 mi E
- Windy Hills1.5 mi N
- Druid Hills1.7 mi NW
- Brownsboro Village1.8 mi NW
- Meadowview Estates1.8 mi S
- St. Regis Park1.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about St. Matthews
What county is St. Matthews in?
St. Matthews is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
What is the population of St. Matthews, KY?
17,534 people lived in St. Matthews at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. Matthews, KY?
The main ZIP code is 40207. Other ZIP codes: 40041, 40222.
What is the elevation of St. Matthews?
551 feet (168 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. Matthews?
Richlawn (0.4 mi), Norbourne Estates (0.5 mi), Beechwood Village (0.7 mi), Woodlawn Park (0.9 mi), Bellewood (1.4 mi).
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