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Watterson Park, KY
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40218.
Population
734
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
510
ZIP codes
1
Watterson Park and its ZIP codes
Watterson Park at a glance
- Watterson Park is about 4.4 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,844, 37% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,200 (4% above Kentucky) and median rent is $868 a month.
Local data for Watterson Park, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Watterson Park, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,844
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$213,200
Median rent
$868/mo
Homeownership
54.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (90), Irish Americans (88), Guatemalan Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Watterson Park.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.3 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
Watterson Park, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other13.6%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Watterson Park, 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
ZIP codes in Watterson Park
1 in or overlapping Watterson Park. Population shown
Cities near Watterson Park
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West BuechelCity | 0.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Poplar HillsCity | 1 mi | 0 |
| LynnviewCity | 1.8 mi | 0.2 |
| WellingtonCity | 2.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Strathmoor ManorCity | 2.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Strathmoor VillageCity | 2.3 mi | 0.1 |
| LouisvilleCity | 2.3 mi | 61.5 |
| KingsleyCity | 2.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Audubon ParkCity | 2.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Seneca GardensCity | 2.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Meadowview EstatesCity | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Parkway VillageCity | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Hollow CreekCity | 3.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Spring MillCity | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| Houston AcresCity | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| LincolnshireCity | 4 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Watterson Park, KY in?
- Watterson Park is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Watterson Park, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Watterson Park include 40218.
- What is the population of Watterson Park, KY?
- About 734 people live in Watterson Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Watterson Park?
- Nearby places include West Buechel (0.8 mi), Poplar Hills (1 mi), Lynnview (1.8 mi), Wellington (2.1 mi), Strathmoor Manor (2.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023