Poplar Hills Kentucky Map

About Poplar Hills, Kentucky

Poplar Hills is a locality in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 602. The population density is 1427.5 people per km². Poplar Hills is located at 38.1776°N, 85.6930°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40213.

Poplar Hills lies in a landscape of gentle swells and dips, where the land breathes softly under a wide Kentucky sky. It lies 6.4 miles south-east of Louisville, KY (from Louisville, KY: bearing 146°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-south-east of Jeffersonville. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of deciduous trees that turn a fiery spectacle in autumn, define the contours of the terrain. Here, the air often carries the clean, damp scent of earth after a summer shower, and the sunlight, especially as it begins its slow descent, paints the western slopes in hues of honey and rose. Fields, some still bearing the stubble of recent harvests and others green with promise, punctuate the woodlands, hinting at a quiet coexistence between nature and human endeavor. The history of Poplar Hills is a story of fertile ground and persistent folk. Settled by pioneers drawn to the rich soil, the land has long supported agriculture, its economy historically tied to the cultivation of tobacco and corn, a legacy still visible in the weathered barns and sprawling fields. While not a bustling metropolis, Poplar Hills has always held a distinct character, shaped by generations who understood the value of hard work and neighborly ties. The local economy, while diversifying, still leans on the dependable rhythms of farming and small businesses, fostering a sense of continuity that is palpable in the unhurried pace of daily life, where the local diner still serves as a central meeting point and the church bells mark the passing hours with a familiar resonance.

About This Poplar Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Poplar Hills, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.17757, -85.693016. 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 Poplar Hills and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Poplar Hills includes the ZIP code (40213), 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 Poplar Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.