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Lyndon, KY
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40222, 40242.
Population
11,030
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,063
ZIP codes
2
Lyndon and its ZIP codes
Lyndon at a glance
- Lyndon is about 27 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 39th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $65,679 a year, 3% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $276,800 (35% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,246 a month.
Local data for Lyndon, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lyndon, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,679
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$276,800
Median rent
$1,246/mo
Homeownership
44.2%
Bachelor's or higher
43.8%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,801), Irish Americans (1,470), Arab Americans (473).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Lyndon.
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
PPP loans
$4.4M
155 loans, 664 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lyndon, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home15.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lyndon, 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 zone4 historic places
ZIP codes in Lyndon
2 in or overlapping Lyndon. Population shown
Cities near Lyndon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BellemeadeCity | 0.6 mi | 0.3 |
| MoorlandCity | 0.8 mi | 0.1 |
| BriarwoodCity | 1.1 mi | 0.1 |
| WildwoodCity | 1.1 mi | 0.1 |
| WestwoodCity | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Meadowbrook FarmCity | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| NorwoodCity | 1.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Rolling HillsCity | 1.4 mi | 0.2 |
| PlantationCity | 1.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Langdon PlaceCity | 1.7 mi | 0.2 |
| HurstbourneCity | 1.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Meadow ValeCity | 1.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Graymoor-DevondaleCity | 1.8 mi | 0.7 |
| SycamoreCity | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Blue Ridge ManorCity | 1.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Murray HillCity | 1.9 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lyndon, KY in?
- Lyndon is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Lyndon, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lyndon include 40222, 40242.
- What is the population of Lyndon, KY?
- About 11,030 people live in Lyndon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lyndon?
- Nearby places include Bellemeade (0.6 mi), Moorland (0.8 mi), Briarwood (1.1 mi), Wildwood (1.1 mi), Westwood (1.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023