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Hurstbourne, KY
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40222.
Population
4,702
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,611
ZIP codes
1
Hurstbourne and its ZIP codes
Hurstbourne at a glance
- Hurstbourne is about 23 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 90th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $116,094 a year, 82% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $542,600 (about 2.6 times the Kentucky figure) and median rent is $1,644 a month.
Local data for Hurstbourne, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hurstbourne, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$116,094
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$542,600
Median rent
$1,644/mo
Homeownership
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher
70.8%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,111), Indian Americans (849), Irish Americans (700).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Hurstbourne.
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
Hurstbourne, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.1%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home25.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hurstbourne, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
ZIP codes in Hurstbourne
1 in or overlapping Hurstbourne. Population shown
Cities near Hurstbourne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BellemeadeCity | 1.1 mi | 0.3 |
| WildwoodCity | 1.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Hurstbourne AcresCity | 1.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Blue Ridge ManorCity | 1.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Forest HillsCity | 1.5 mi | 0.3 |
| NorwoodCity | 1.5 mi | 0.1 |
| St. Regis ParkCity | 1.6 mi | 0.4 |
| SycamoreCity | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| LyndonCity | 1.7 mi | 3.6 |
| CambridgeCity | 1.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Douglass HillsCity | 2 mi | 1.3 |
| LincolnshireCity | 2 mi | 0 |
| Houston AcresCity | 2.1 mi | 0.1 |
| JeffersontownCity | 2.1 mi | 10.7 |
| MoorlandCity | 2.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Beechwood VillageCity | 2.6 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hurstbourne, KY in?
- Hurstbourne is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Hurstbourne, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hurstbourne include 40222.
- What is the population of Hurstbourne, KY?
- About 4,702 people live in Hurstbourne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hurstbourne?
- Nearby places include Bellemeade (1.1 mi), Wildwood (1.1 mi), Hurstbourne Acres (1.1 mi), Blue Ridge Manor (1.4 mi), Forest Hills (1.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023