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Shively, KY
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40216.
Population
15,638
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,421
ZIP codes
1
Shively and its ZIP codes
Shively at a glance
- Shively is about 30 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 30th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $50,221, 21% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,700 (25% below Kentucky) and median rent is $899 a month.
Local data for Shively, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shively, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,221
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$154,700
Median rent
$899/mo
Homeownership
61.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
47.5
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,526), Irish Americans (1,158), Honduran Americans (227).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Shively.
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
Shively, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit4.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home14.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shively, 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
89° / 28°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Shively
1 in or overlapping Shively. Population shown
Cities near Shively
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Parkway VillageCity | 4.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Audubon ParkCity | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| LynnviewCity | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| LouisvilleCity | 6.1 mi | 61.5 |
| Poplar HillsCity | 6.7 mi | 0 |
| Strathmoor ManorCity | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Watterson ParkCity | 7.4 mi | 1.4 |
| South Park ViewCity | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Strathmoor VillageCity | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Seneca GardensCity | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| New Albany, INCity | 7.8 mi | 15.5 |
| KingsleyCity | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| WellingtonCity | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| West BuechelCity | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| HollyvillaCity | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Mockingbird ValleyCity | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shively, KY in?
- Shively is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Shively, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Shively include 40216.
- What is the population of Shively, KY?
- About 15,638 people live in Shively, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shively?
- Nearby places include Parkway Village (4.3 mi), Audubon Park (4.9 mi), Lynnview (5.7 mi), Louisville (6.1 mi), Poplar Hills (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023