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ZIP Code 40242
Lyndon, KY, Jefferson County
Population
11,168
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,905
City
Lyndon
ZIP 40242 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 40242 at a glance
- ZIP 40242 (Lyndon) is about 34 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,417, 18% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $299,600 (46% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,314 a month.
Local data for ZIP 40242
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 40242, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,417
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$299,600
Prices +4.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,314/mo
Homeownership
67.1%
Bachelor's or higher
47.9%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
19.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
127
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,361
$46.1M annual payroll
PPP loans
$4.4M
155 loans
Campaign donations
$73.4K
30% D, 33% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 40242, 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
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 40242?
- ZIP code 40242 is in Lyndon, KY (Jefferson County).
- What county is ZIP code 40242 in?
- ZIP code 40242 is mostly in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- How many people live in ZIP code 40242?
- About 11,168 people live in the 40242 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.