Highest-education ZIP codes in Kentucky
Top 25 highest-education ZIP codes in Kentucky. #1 is 40059 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)) with about 70.6% bachelor's or higher. Compare education on US5.
These ZIP codes have the highest share of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Kentucky.
Highest education shares: 40059 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)) at about 70.6%; 40513 (Lexington-Fayette urban county) at about 70.5%; 40207 (St. Matthews) at about 67.8%.
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Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Bachelor's+ | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40059 | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | Oldham County | 70.6% | 19,899 | $165,000 | $533,800 |
| 2 | 40513 | Lexington-Fayette urban county | Fayette County | 70.5% | 10,710 | $126,642 | $448,100 |
| 3 | 40207 | St. Matthews | Jefferson County | 67.8% | 28,633 | $98,583 | $401,500 |
| 4 | 40502 | Lexington-Fayette urban county | Fayette County | 67.1% | 26,593 | $73,939 | $483,600 |
| 5 | 40205 | Louisville | Jefferson County | 65.1% | 24,335 | $98,990 | $361,900 |
| 6 | 40204 | Louisville | Jefferson County | 63.0% | 14,018 | $70,706 | $314,700 |
| 7 | 40026 | Goshen | Oldham County | 60.0% | 6,192 | $131,897 | $425,600 |
| 8 | 40245 | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | Jefferson County | 59.0% | 39,261 | $120,171 | $432,900 |
| 9 | 40241 | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | Jefferson County | 58.0% | 30,910 | $95,775 | $349,200 |
| 10 | 40223 | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | Jefferson County | 57.7% | 23,264 | $97,033 | $343,600 |
| 11 | 40222 | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | Jefferson County | 57.2% | 21,634 | $81,623 | $347,000 |
| 12 | 40509 | Lexington-Fayette urban county | Fayette County | 57.1% | 45,135 | $89,429 | $338,200 |
| 13 | 40503 | Lexington-Fayette urban county | Fayette County | 56.7% | 27,825 | $74,161 | $280,000 |
| 14 | 40206 | Louisville | Jefferson County | 55.2% | 20,345 | $72,543 | $276,100 |
| 15 | 41075 | Fort Thomas | Campbell County | 55.2% | 17,433 | $99,075 | $298,700 |
| 16 | 40514 | Lexington-Fayette urban county | Fayette County | 54.2% | 16,919 | $96,337 | $289,900 |
| 17 | 40507 | Lexington-Fayette urban county | Fayette County | 53.7% | 2,225 | $34,543 | $391,000 |
| 18 | 41091 | Union | Boone County | 53.5% | 24,371 | $134,621 | $364,300 |
| 19 | 40515 | Lexington-Fayette urban county | Fayette County | 52.7% | 36,787 | $83,782 | $317,400 |
| 20 | 40243 | Middletown | Jefferson County | 51.5% | 12,049 | $75,859 | $297,900 |
| 21 | 40023 | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | Jefferson County | 50.1% | 6,484 | $135,863 | $430,200 |
| 22 | 40056 | Pewee Valley | Oldham County | 49.7% | 3,361 | $123,317 | $319,400 |
| 23 | 42103 | Bowling Green | Warren County | 48.7% | 21,927 | $84,624 | $303,700 |
| 24 | 40217 | Louisville | Jefferson County | 48.2% | 11,831 | $68,573 | $220,700 |
| 25 | 41080 | Petersburg | Boone County | 47.6% | 1,729 | $118,826 | $212,100 |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in Kentucky have the highest education levels?
40059 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)) leads this board with about 70.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Kentucky?
We rank indexable ZIP codes by bachelor’s-or-higher share from high to low (population floor applies).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Kentucky?
Visit the Kentucky state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.