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ZIP Code 40022
Elk Creek, KY, Shelby County
Population
903
Land area
16.3sq mi
People per sq mi
55
City
Elk Creek
ZIP 40022 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 40022 at a glance
- ZIP 40022 (Elk Creek) is 52% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $98,333, 54% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $576,800 (about 2.8 times the Kentucky figure).
Local data for ZIP 40022
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 40022, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,333
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$576,800
Homeownership
86.5%
Bachelor's or higher
33.1%
Median age
51.5
Average commute
32.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
21
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
195
$8.24M annual payroll
PPP loans
$758K
25 loans
Campaign donations
$2,455
16% D, 41% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 40022, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
308
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 20°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Cities in ZIP 40022
ZIP codes near 40022
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 40067Simpsonville | 4.8 mi | 43.5 |
| 40023Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | 5.9 mi | 24.3 |
| 40071Taylorsville | 8.3 mi | 121.3 |
| 40065Shelbyville | 9.3 mi | 167.5 |
| 40245Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | 9.8 mi | 32.6 |
| 40299Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | 10 mi | 54 |
| 40046Chaplin | 12 mi | 49 |
| 40243Middletown | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| 40291Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | 13 mi | 22.6 |
| 40056Pewee Valley | 13 mi | 3 |
| 40223Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | 14 mi | 12.1 |
| 40014Crestwood | 14 mi | 52.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 40022?
- ZIP code 40022 is in Elk Creek, KY (Shelby County).
- What county is ZIP code 40022 in?
- ZIP code 40022 is mostly in Shelby County, Kentucky.
- How many people live in ZIP code 40022?
- About 903 people live in the 40022 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.