40243 ZIP Code
Louisville, Kentucky
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 40243 |
| City/Town: | Louisville |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,943 |
| Median Household Income: | $85,716 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,430 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,827 |
| Median Home Value: | $288,100 |
| Land Area: | 4.1 sq miles
10.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.2402, -85.5326 |
Population Information (40243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,943 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,679 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,264 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 543 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 581 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 888 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 377 | 3.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 501 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,533 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,147 | 9.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,498 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 992 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 776 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,289 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 851 | 7.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 967 | 8.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (40243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $288,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,317 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,827 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,445 | 93.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 382 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,657 | 67.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,788 | 32.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (40243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,053 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 61 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 293 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,518 | 16.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,686 | 18.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 750 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,002 | 33.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,743 | 19.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 52.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (40243 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $85,716 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $104,800 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $109,312 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,430 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (40243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,347 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,943 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 396 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,511 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,120 | 86.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 622 | 10.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 178 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (40243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,210 | 85.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 768 | 6.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 494 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 31 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 423 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 222 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 204 | 1.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 76 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 42 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 69 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (40243 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 142 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 95 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 291 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 589 | 10.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 648 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 795 | 14.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 558 | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,272 | 23.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 417 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 638 | 11.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (40243 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,613 | 77.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 302 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 298 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 104 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 600 | 10.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (40243 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 270 | 4.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 398 | 6.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 101 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 811 | 13.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 331 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 49 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 647 | 10.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 786 | 13.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,491 | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 586 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 279 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 194 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (40243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.9% | 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 (40243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,515 | 96.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,847 | 82.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,141 | 34.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 329 | 2.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (40243 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,901 | 71.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,102 | 38.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,637 | 30.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 184 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 181 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 337 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (40243 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,641 | 62.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 196 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 13 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 191 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 688 | 11.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 377 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 721 | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (40243 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 66 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 807 | 13.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 732 | 12.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 395 | 6.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 694 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,775 | 30.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 739 | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 405 | 7.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 93 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 121 | 2.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (40243 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 269 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 693 | 11.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,629 | 28.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,943 | 33.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,080 | 18.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 213 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (40243 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,199 | 58.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 19 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,224 | 40.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 3 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (40243 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 743 | 13.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,441 | 26.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,266 | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 995 | 18.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (40243 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 130 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 15 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 132 | 3.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 431 | 11.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,303 | 35.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,575 | 43.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 52 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (40243 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,735 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $622 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,317 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.67 | 2.38 |
Households (40243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,445 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,615 | 48.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 855 | 15.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,015 | 18.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,619 | 29.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,292 | 23.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,112 | 38.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.83 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (40243 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,586 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,062 | 23.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,823 | 61.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 309 | 6.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 328 | 7.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,088 | 23.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (40243 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,424 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 203 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 92 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,142 | 47.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 431 | 17.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 556 | 22.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (40243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,691 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 755 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,844 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,773 | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 45 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 486 | 27.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,242 | 70.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (40243 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,969 | 83.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,888 | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,451 | 76.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 389 | 20.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 214 | 11.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 48 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (40243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,275 | 94.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 151 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 668 | 442.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 668 | 442.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 668 | 442.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 55 | 36.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 97 | 64.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 102 | 67.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (40243 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,400 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,730 | 94.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 670 | 5.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 136 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 243 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 247 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 44 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (40243 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,445 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,012 | 92.0% | 89.4% |
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