Shepherdsville, Kentucky · ZIP 40165

Shepherdsville — ZIP 40165

Shepherdsville (40165) scores 52/100 — Fair for Kentucky. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $303K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share9%

Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100

Avg math proficiency36%

Avg reading proficiency42%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index34/100

Typical home value$303K

Median rent$1,459/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$303K

Median Rent

$1,459/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

713

Violent Crime

Property Crime

650

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Bullitt County, Kentucky (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Freedom Elementary School	PK–05	606	48%	58%
Cedar Grove Elementary	PK–05	441	47%	57%
Hebron Middle School	06–08	569	45%	49%
Bernheim Middle School	06–08	371	42%	45%
North Bullitt High School	09–12	1,178	35%	34%
Roby Elementary School	PK–05	434	32%	42%
Shepherdsville Elementary	PK–05	538	30%	36%
Bullitt Central High School	09–12	1,293	28%	30%
Zoneton Middle School	06–08	343	28%	37%
Bullitt Lick Middle School	06–08	423	26%	33%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

38,533

Median Income

$80K

Homeownership

83%

Median Age

42 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 40165 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 40165 has a school score of 60/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 40165 is approximately $303K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 40165 in Shepherdsville has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.