St. Matthews

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky

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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.

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, KY population

St. Matthews had 17,534 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census17,534
Density3,977 per sq mi (1,536 per km²)

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

St. Matthews at a glance

StateKentucky (KY)
CountyJefferson County
TypeCity
Population17,534 (2020)
Land area4.41 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Coordinates38.2493° N, 85.6378° W
ZIP codes40207, 40041, 40222
Official websitestmatthews.org
Census code (GEOID)2167944

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

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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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