Hickory Hill Kentucky Map

About Hickory Hill, Kentucky

Hickory Hill is a locality in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 157. The population density is 1047.0 people per km². Hickory Hill is located at 38.2876°N, 85.5683°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40241.

Hickory Hill lies in a gentle embrace of rolling terrain, where the emerald tapestry of Kentucky's countryside unfurls with a quiet grace. It lies 6.5 miles north of Jeffersontown, KY (from Jeffersontown, KY: bearing 358°T), and is situated 9.2 miles east of Jeffersonville. The land here is a study in subtle contours, soft slopes that yield to broader, sun-drenched expanses, punctuated by the sturdy, steadfast presence of mature hickory trees that lend their name to this place. Their bark, a rough, textured map of seasons past, offers a tactile anchor to the earth, while their leaves, in autumn, ignite the air with a fleeting, fiery brilliance. The air itself carries a muted, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil after a spring shower and the dry, sweet whisper of ripening grasses in the summer sun. Historically, Hickory Hill's fortunes have been tied to the rich agricultural heritage of Jefferson County, its fertile land once yielding abundant crops that sustained generations. The echoes of a simpler agrarian past linger, though the present economy has diversified, with pockets of small businesses and residential developments now dotting the landscape. Evidence of early settlements can still be found, whispers of pioneers who carved their lives from this very soil, their stories woven into the quiet narrative of the region. While no single grand monument defines Hickory Hill, its character is found in the enduring spirit of its residents, who cultivate a sense of neighborly connection, and in the enduring beauty of its pastoral vistas, which offer a constant, understated invitation to pause and appreciate the enduring rhythm of life.

About This Hickory Hill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hickory Hill, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.28757, -85.568294. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hickory Hill and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Hickory Hill includes the ZIP code (40241), telephone area code (502), county seat of Jefferson County (Louisville), and school district assignment (Jefferson County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hickory Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.