Hurstbourne Kentucky Map

About Hurstbourne, Kentucky

Hurstbourne is a locality in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,702. The population density is 1001.2 people per km². Hurstbourne is located at 38.2381°N, 85.5883°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40222.

Hurstbourne rests in a landscape gently sculpted by the meandering waters of Floyds Fork and its tributaries. It lies 3.3 miles north-north-west of Jeffersontown, KY (from Jeffersontown, KY: bearing 337°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east of Louisville. Rolling hills, cloaked in a verdant patchwork of mature trees and manicured lawns, give way to broader, flatter expanses where the land opens to the sky. The air here, particularly in the humid embrace of a Kentucky summer afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of mown grass and the distant hum of cicadas. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, often falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the quiet dignity of the neighborhood's established homes and the deep shadows of its ancient oaks. The origins of Hurstbourne are intrinsically tied to the agricultural heritage of Jefferson County, with land once dedicated to the cultivation of crops that fed the burgeoning settlements along the Ohio River. While the precise details of its earliest development are woven into the broader narrative of suburban expansion, Hurstbourne has cultivated a distinct character, a blend of established affluence and a commitment to preserving its natural beauty. The local economy, like many in the greater Louisville area, leans towards service industries and professional careers, a far cry from the agrarian roots that once defined this land. Yet, echoes of that past remain in the mature trees and the gentle flow of the creeks, a quiet testament to the enduring connection between the people and the earth they inhabit.

About This Hurstbourne Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hurstbourne, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.238126, -85.588294. 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 Hurstbourne and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Hurstbourne includes the ZIP code (40222), 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 Hurstbourne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.