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Prospect, KY
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40059.
Population
4,542
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,186
ZIP codes
1
Prospect and its ZIP codes
Prospect at a glance
- Prospect is about 10 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 92nd among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $163,462, about 2.6 times the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $538,400 (about 2.6 times the Kentucky figure) and median rent is $1,193 a month.
Local data for Prospect, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Prospect, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$163,462
Poverty rate
2.4%
Median home value
$538,400
Median rent
$1,193/mo
Homeownership
93.3%
Bachelor's or higher
74.4%
Median age
54.5
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (907), Irish Americans (626), Italian Americans (280).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Prospect.
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
Prospect, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.8%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Prospect, 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 Prospect
1 in or overlapping Prospect. Population shown
Cities near Prospect
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| River BluffCity | 1.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Green SpringCity | 2.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Brownsboro FarmCity | 3 mi | 0.2 |
| Utica, INTown | 3.2 mi | 1.2 |
| BarbourmeadeCity | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Hills and DalesCity | 3.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Spring ValleyCity | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Manor CreekCity | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Ten BroeckCity | 3.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Broeck PointeCity | 3.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Goose CreekCity | 3.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Glenview HillsCity | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| GlenviewCity | 4 mi | 1.4 |
| Old Brownsboro PlaceCity | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| Murray HillCity | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| GoshenCity | 4.1 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prospect, KY in?
- Prospect is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Prospect, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Prospect include 40059.
- What is the population of Prospect, KY?
- About 4,542 people live in Prospect, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prospect?
- Nearby places include River Bluff (1.7 mi), Green Spring (2.2 mi), Brownsboro Farm (3 mi), Utica, IN (3.2 mi), Barbourmeade (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023