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Douglass Hills, KY
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40243.
Population
5,474
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,129
ZIP codes
1
Douglass Hills and its ZIP codes
Douglass Hills at a glance
- Douglass Hills is about 36 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 84th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $78,482 a year, 23% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $346,300 (68% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,353 a month.
Local data for Douglass Hills, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Douglass Hills, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,482
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$346,300
Median rent
$1,353/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
60.1%
Median age
49.9
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,719), Irish Americans (631), French Americans (184).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Douglass Hills.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,424
480,013 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,646
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136B
FY 2026, $173,940 per person
How people get to work
Douglass Hills, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
- Worked from home15.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Douglass Hills, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,111
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,982
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Douglass Hills
1 in or overlapping Douglass Hills. Population shown
Cities near Douglass Hills
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SycamoreCity | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Blue Ridge ManorCity | 0.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Woodland HillsCity | 1.2 mi | 0.2 |
| WildwoodCity | 1.4 mi | 0.1 |
| HurstbourneCity | 2 mi | 1.8 |
| AnchorageCity | 2.1 mi | 3 |
| MiddletownCity | 2.2 mi | 5.1 |
| BellemeadeCity | 2.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Hurstbourne AcresCity | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| JeffersontownCity | 2.4 mi | 10.7 |
| Forest HillsCity | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| LyndonCity | 2.5 mi | 3.6 |
| MoorlandCity | 2.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Meadowbrook FarmCity | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Meadow ValeCity | 3.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Rolling HillsCity | 3.2 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Douglass Hills, KY in?
- Douglass Hills is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Douglass Hills, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Douglass Hills include 40243.
- What is the population of Douglass Hills, KY?
- About 5,474 people live in Douglass Hills, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Douglass Hills?
- Nearby places include Sycamore (0.7 mi), Blue Ridge Manor (0.7 mi), Woodland Hills (1.2 mi), Wildwood (1.4 mi), Hurstbourne (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023