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U.S. ZIP Code · KY40004

Nelson County · Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Typical home value

$263,758[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.6%
5-year / yr
+6.9%
10-year / yr
+7.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-7.1%
vs metro
-2.1%
vs state
+58.7%
ZIP 40004 location in KY
Location of ZIP 40004 in KY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 40004 is worth $263,758 — 2.1% below the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.6%. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,955[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Nelson County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
30,601[3]
Median household income
$66,578[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Nelson County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+146[5]
Moved in
1,145
Moved out
999

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
13
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
4
  • Bardstown Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 2–5 · Bardstown Independent

    841 students

  • Nelson County High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Nelson County

    783 students

  • Bardstown High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Bardstown Independent

    670 students

  • Thomas Nelson High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Nelson County

    643 students

  • Foster Heights Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Nelson County

    624 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,334
Loan principal$211,006
Down payment$52,752
Total interest paid$269,127

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,716
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
83rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
51st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 40004?
The typical home in 40004 is worth $263,758, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 40004?
Home values in 40004 are up 3.6% over the past year, and up 6.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 40004?
The effective property tax rate in 40004 is 0.7% — roughly $1,955 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 40004?
ZIP code 40004 has a population of 30,601 and a median household income of $66,578.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Elizabeth, IN

    Typical home
    $266,113
    Gross yield
  • KY

    Typical home
    $267,102
    Gross yield
  • Bloomfield, KY

    Typical home
    $259,668
    Gross yield
  • Vine Grove, KY

    Typical home
    $268,059
    Gross yield
    7.8%
  • Laconia, IN

    Typical home
    $258,277
    Gross yield
  • Corydon, IN

    Typical home
    $269,320
    Gross yield

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