40203 ZIP Code
Louisville, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 40203 |
| City/Town: | Louisville |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,964 |
| Median Household Income: | $30,739 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,074 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,929 |
| Median Home Value: | $158,000 |
| Land Area: | 2.9 sq miles
7.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.2522, -85.7652 |
Population Information (40203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,964 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,122 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,842 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 981 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 685 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 747 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,186 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,583 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,278 | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,273 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,574 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,202 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,184 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,343 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 528 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 400 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (40203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $158,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $777 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,929 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,162 | 83.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,767 | 16.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,066 | 22.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,096 | 77.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (40203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,782 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 639 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,142 | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,085 | 32.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,865 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,087 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,847 | 14.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,117 | 8.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (40203 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $30,739 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $48,118 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $39,714 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,074 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (40203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,649 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,825 | 90.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 814 | 9.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,663 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,813 | 87.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 722 | 9.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 290 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (40203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,972 | 44.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,022 | 50.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 83 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 205 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 653 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 402 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 380 | 2.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 166 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 84 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 103 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (40203 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,567 | 17.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,205 | 13.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,133 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,130 | 12.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,259 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,266 | 13.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 433 | 4.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 752 | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 236 | 2.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 181 | 2.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (40203 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,492 | 57.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 588 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 823 | 10.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 385 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 341 | 4.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,008 | 12.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (40203 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 481 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 747 | 9.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 266 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 953 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 452 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 108 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 643 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,123 | 14.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,870 | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 761 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 257 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 164 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (40203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 35.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (40203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,164 | 90.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,846 | 43.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,180 | 56.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,290 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (40203 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,097 | 66.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,108 | 23.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,314 | 14.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,315 | 14.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 465 | 5.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,699 | 29.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (40203 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,175 | 29.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 337 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 818 | 7.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,380 | 12.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,068 | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 915 | 8.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,144 | 28.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 92 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (40203 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 48 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 573 | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 518 | 4.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 495 | 4.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 687 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,137 | 10.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 897 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 497 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,119 | 10.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,958 | 45.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (40203 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,208 | 11.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,322 | 30.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,346 | 30.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,419 | 22.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 328 | 3.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 306 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (40203 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,495 | 49.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 130 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,373 | 47.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 87 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 69 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (40203 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,175 | 34.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,254 | 46.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,380 | 15.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 353 | 3.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (40203 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 221 | 10.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 458 | 22.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 274 | 13.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 421 | 20.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 296 | 14.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 197 | 9.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 141 | 6.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 58 | 2.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (40203 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,388 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $415 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $777 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.73 | 2.38 |
Households (40203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,162 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,231 | 13.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 304 | 3.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,317 | 36.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,929 | 42.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,648 | 18.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,779 | 19.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.83 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.79 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (40203 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,885 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,921 | 62.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,494 | 18.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 261 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,082 | 13.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,802 | 48.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (40203 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,003 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 69 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 135 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,090 | 27.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 797 | 19.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,912 | 47.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (40203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,990 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,071 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,454 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,169 | 29.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 284 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,621 | 70.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,264 | 24.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (40203 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,849 | 77.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,877 | 21.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,386 | 61.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,482 | 38.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 826 | 21.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (40203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,343 | 96.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 119 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 621 | 521.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 621 | 521.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 621 | 521.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 115 | 96.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 278 | 233.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 176 | 147.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (40203 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,983 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,216 | 95.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 767 | 4.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 238 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 253 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 276 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (40203 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,162 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,967 | 87.0% | 89.4% |
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