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Hillview, KY
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40229.
Population
8,797
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,310
ZIP codes
1
Hillview and its ZIP codes
Hillview at a glance
- Hillview is about 11 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 53rd most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $68,111 a year, 7% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,300 (9% below Kentucky) and median rent is $1,316 a month.
Local data for Hillview, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hillview, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,111
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$186,300
Median rent
$1,316/mo
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (921), Irish Americans (907), Cuban Americans (592).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bullitt County. PPP loans are for Hillview.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,437
29,334 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,382
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$485M
FY 2026, $5,900 per person
How people get to work
Hillview, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hillview, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
334
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
575
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
53.1 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Hillview
1 in or overlapping Hillview. Population shown
Cities near Hillview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fox ChaseCity | 0.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Pioneer VillageCity | 1.2 mi | 1.2 |
| BrooksCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Hunters HollowCity | 1.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Hebron EstatesCity | 1.7 mi | 0.6 |
| HollyvillaCity | 3.8 mi | 0.3 |
| South Park ViewCity | 4.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Heritage CreekCity | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| ShepherdsvilleCity | 5.8 mi | 16.3 |
| Spring MillCity | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount WashingtonCity | 7.8 mi | 9.6 |
| Hollow CreekCity | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| Poplar HillsCity | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| LynnviewCity | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Watterson ParkCity | 9.4 mi | 1.4 |
| West BuechelCity | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hillview, KY in?
- Hillview is in Bullitt County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Hillview, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hillview include 40229.
- What is the population of Hillview, KY?
- About 8,797 people live in Hillview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hillview?
- Nearby places include Fox Chase (0.6 mi), Pioneer Village (1.2 mi), Brooks (1.5 mi), Hunters Hollow (1.7 mi), Hebron Estates (1.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023