40217 ZIP Code
Louisville, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 40217 |
| City/Town: | Louisville |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,439 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,771 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,171 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,619 |
| Median Home Value: | $208,300 |
| Land Area: | 2.4 sq miles
6.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.2167, -85.7375 |
Population Information (40217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,439 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,630 | 53.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,809 | 46.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 665 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 503 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 200 | 1.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 161 | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,587 | 12.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,070 | 24.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,624 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,134 | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 802 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 834 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,230 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 455 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 174 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (40217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $208,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,146 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,619 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,198 | 93.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 421 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,731 | 60.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,467 | 39.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (40217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,323 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 121 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 296 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,132 | 22.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,671 | 17.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 732 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,593 | 27.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,778 | 19.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (40217 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,771 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,051 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $91,618 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,171 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (40217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,034 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,798 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 227 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,021 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,492 | 83.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 879 | 11.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 389 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 38 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (40217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,436 | 83.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 789 | 6.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 470 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 378 | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 358 | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 495 | 4.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 391 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 173 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 53 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 165 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (40217 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 499 | 8.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 188 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 359 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 523 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 654 | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,119 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 990 | 16.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,083 | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 458 | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 325 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (40217 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,236 | 80.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 302 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 109 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 97 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 201 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 822 | 10.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (40217 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 434 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 815 | 10.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 298 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 695 | 8.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 580 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 188 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 443 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,285 | 16.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,617 | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,055 | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 237 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 148 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (40217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.2% | 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 (40217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,638 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,475 | 76.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,357 | 27.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 714 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (40217 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,774 | 77.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,744 | 28.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,242 | 20.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 145 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 39 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 283 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (40217 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,929 | 74.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 89 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 264 | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 446 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 423 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 170 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 298 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (40217 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 0 | 0.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 37 | 0.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 470 | 7.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 494 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 316 | 4.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 488 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 930 | 14.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,063 | 16.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,821 | 42.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (40217 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 135 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 722 | 10.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,820 | 42.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,124 | 32.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 715 | 10.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 103 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (40217 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,377 | 70.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 57 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,725 | 27.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 16 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (40217 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 485 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,586 | 41.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,029 | 32.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,098 | 17.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (40217 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 39 | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 217 | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 571 | 15.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 845 | 22.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,746 | 46.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 309 | 8.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4 | 0.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (40217 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,341 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $526 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,146 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.89 | 2.38 |
Households (40217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,198 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,531 | 24.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 408 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,909 | 30.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,976 | 31.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 757 | 12.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,567 | 25.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.97 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (40217 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,898 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,309 | 56.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,747 | 29.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 114 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 618 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,151 | 36.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (40217 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,197 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 116 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 73 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 543 | 24.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 125 | 5.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,340 | 61.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (40217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,007 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 466 | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,352 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,873 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 30 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 876 | 46.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 967 | 51.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (40217 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,382 | 83.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,934 | 15.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,246 | 64.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 660 | 34.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 325 | 16.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 28 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (40217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,795 | 94.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 81 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 644 | 795.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 644 | 795.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 644 | 795.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 34 | 42.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 128 | 158.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 77 | 95.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 13.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (40217 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,774 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,178 | 94.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 596 | 5.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 202 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 191 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 144 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 59 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (40217 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,198 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,802 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
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