City

Louisville, KY

66 ZIP codes  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Kentucky

👥765,842Population
💰$70,176Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$238,910Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓44.8%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.1%Hispanic: 7.8%Black: 21.9%Asian: 2.9%Other: 3.9%Race
White63.1%
Hispanic7.8%
Black21.9%
Asian2.9%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads44.8% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma7,591 (1.5%)
HS Graduate122,742 (24.9%)
Some College61,678 (12.5%)
Associates75,119 (15.2%)
Bachelors44,516 (9%)
Graduate Degree181,462 (36.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 24.9%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 36.8%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad24.9%
Some College12.5%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate36.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.1%Renter: 37.9%Tenure
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,176 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$238,909 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,146/mo
Total Housing Units351,548
Vacant Units27,772

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Louisville, KY

Louisville is a city in Kentucky, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 66 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 765,842 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.36 years.

Economically, Louisville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,176 is near the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Louisville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $238,909, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,146 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Louisville is well-educated. 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (63.11%).

Louisville, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky. Spread across 66 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Louisville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40202 7,109 $29,382 $340,000 $881 4.7% 33.2% 8.2%
40203 17,540 $31,430 $179,300 $828 9.7% 33.7% 24.7%
40204 14,018 $70,706 $314,700 $1,225 4.3% 68.2% 51.4%
40205 24,335 $98,990 $361,900 $1,095 2.9% 71.7% 74.0%
40206 20,345 $72,543 $276,100 $1,142 4.2% 62.9% 51.0%
40207 28,633 $98,583 $401,500 $1,248 2.8% 72.2% 69.2%
40208 15,287 $37,714 $153,100 $914 8.0% 42.5% 27.6%
40209 571 $52,697 $128,200 $1,083 10.5% 54.9% 52.4%
40210 14,226 $35,841 $93,400 $822 13.3% 22.8% 41.2%
40211 21,165 $32,598 $97,900 $925 14.6% 21.4% 41.5%
40212 15,160 $35,389 $78,100 $917 10.8% 21.7% 49.8%
40213 15,805 $60,734 $169,000 $952 5.5% 37.1% 65.2%
40214 45,986 $53,563 $176,700 $950 4.0% 34.0% 54.5%
40215 19,444 $42,762 $106,500 $976 10.9% 22.5% 42.2%
40216 43,764 $50,211 $154,500 $883 6.2% 25.0% 65.6%
40217 11,831 $68,573 $220,700 $1,150 4.6% 55.9% 59.4%
40218 33,292 $56,191 $195,600 $1,059 3.4% 37.5% 51.2%
40219 39,107 $52,271 $186,000 $967 4.2% 33.0% 51.0%
40220 33,893 $73,502 $249,700 $1,187 2.4% 53.4% 63.8%
40222 21,634 $81,623 $347,000 $1,326 3.0% 64.5% 56.0%
40223 23,264 $97,033 $343,600 $1,431 4.1% 63.6% 72.3%
40228 18,491 $75,762 $220,200 $1,370 3.4% 38.6% 79.8%
40229 40,015 $78,877 $197,300 $1,294 4.0% 35.5% 73.5%
40241 30,910 $95,775 $349,200 $1,433 3.8% 65.7% 70.6%
40242 11,099 $79,201 $293,200 $1,239 5.1% 56.9% 69.1%
40243 12,049 $75,859 $297,900 $1,260 6.6% 61.3% 64.2%
40245 39,261 $120,171 $432,900 $1,605 2.9% 64.9% 79.0%
40258 26,590 $66,263 $173,100 $1,146 5.5% 29.5% 72.2%
40272 37,595 $66,382 $169,700 $1,147 4.7% 30.7% 73.7%
40291 41,506 $81,576 $264,700 $1,161 3.4% 45.2% 75.7%
40299 41,724 $85,419 $274,900 $1,290 3.1% 52.3% 73.8%