40242 ZIP Code
Louisville, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 40242 |
| City/Town: | Louisville |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,544 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,994 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,136 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,029 |
| Median Home Value: | $277,000 |
| Land Area: | 2.9 sq miles
7.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.2762, -85.5871 |
Population Information (40242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,544 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,246 | 45.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,298 | 54.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,033 | 8.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 786 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 672 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 650 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 538 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,951 | 16.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,297 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,175 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 738 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 722 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,315 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 485 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 182 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (40242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $277,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,212 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,029 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,842 | 96.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 187 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,335 | 68.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,507 | 31.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (40242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,865 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 211 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 269 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,401 | 17.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,652 | 21.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 746 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,101 | 26.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,485 | 18.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (40242 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,994 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $101,584 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,698 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,136 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (40242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,286 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,001 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 285 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,583 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,049 | 84.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 674 | 11.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 275 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (40242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,732 | 75.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,707 | 14.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 545 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 122 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 404 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 244 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 556 | 4.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 353 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 169 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (40242 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 210 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 48 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 156 | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 412 | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 354 | 7.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,083 | 22.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 755 | 15.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 898 | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 492 | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 434 | 9.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (40242 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,580 | 76.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 459 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 20 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 73 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 27 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 780 | 13.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (40242 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 293 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 579 | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 152 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 736 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 394 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 135 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 579 | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 586 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,488 | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 490 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 392 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 176 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (40242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.3% | 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 (40242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,647 | 92.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,247 | 71.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,095 | 35.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 871 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (40242 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,979 | 82.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,430 | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,094 | 22.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 151 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 79 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 225 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (40242 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,549 | 70.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 349 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 35 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 266 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 456 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 268 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 104 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (40242 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 34 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 36 | 0.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 293 | 5.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 498 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,125 | 22.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,194 | 23.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,138 | 22.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 561 | 11.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 37 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 113 | 2.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (40242 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 37 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 328 | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,112 | 22.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,007 | 39.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,378 | 27.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 167 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (40242 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,035 | 62.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 38 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,759 | 36.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (40242 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 262 | 5.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,790 | 37.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,091 | 43.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 699 | 14.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (40242 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 34 | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 34 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 175 | 5.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 496 | 14.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,179 | 35.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,346 | 40.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 69 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (40242 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,624 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $656 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,212 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (40242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,842 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,981 | 40.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 836 | 17.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 857 | 17.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,805 | 37.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,367 | 28.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,436 | 29.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (40242 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,020 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,361 | 33.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,171 | 54.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 149 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 321 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,580 | 39.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (40242 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,598 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 191 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 255 | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,078 | 41.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 581 | 22.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 493 | 19.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (40242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,540 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 515 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,518 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,173 | 10.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 93 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 526 | 44.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 554 | 47.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (40242 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,344 | 80.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,012 | 17.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,079 | 53.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 914 | 45.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 708 | 35.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 19 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (40242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,405 | 90.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 201 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,139 | 566.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,139 | 566.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,139 | 566.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 83 | 41.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 263 | 130.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 264 | 131.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 30 | 14.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (40242 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,511 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,393 | 89.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,118 | 10.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 304 | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 190 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 262 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 362 | 3.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (40242 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,842 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,673 | 96.5% | 89.4% |
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