40272 ZIP Code
Louisville, Kentucky
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 40272 |
| City/Town: | Louisville |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,114 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,617 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,576 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,669 |
| Median Home Value: | $163,400 |
| Land Area: | 33.3 sq miles
86.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.0785, -85.8531 |
Population Information (40272 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,114 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,684 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,430 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,311 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,335 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,598 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,270 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,409 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,121 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,093 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,012 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,500 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,029 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,738 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,826 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 872 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (40272 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $163,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,165 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,669 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,616 | 93.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,053 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,674 | 73.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,942 | 27.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (40272 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,191 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,121 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,065 | 7.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,082 | 38.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,770 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,107 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,165 | 12.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,881 | 7.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (40272 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,617 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,458 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,825 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,576 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (40272 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,719 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,786 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 924 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,734 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,169 | 85.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,729 | 9.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 790 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 98 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (40272 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,213 | 81.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,863 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 253 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 63 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 587 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,129 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,407 | 3.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,878 | 4.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 794 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 220 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 351 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 513 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (40272 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 675 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 520 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,004 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,106 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,437 | 16.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,871 | 19.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,951 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,701 | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 722 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 629 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (40272 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,820 | 77.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,673 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 109 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 101 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 231 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,578 | 8.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (40272 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 970 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,230 | 12.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 461 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,719 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,498 | 14.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 447 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,571 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,337 | 7.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,521 | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,740 | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 755 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 534 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (40272 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.7% | 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 (40272 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,161 | 94.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,617 | 64.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,041 | 47.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,735 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (40272 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,163 | 76.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,811 | 39.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,984 | 27.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,157 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 304 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,672 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (40272 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,969 | 76.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 517 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 41 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 656 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 832 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 428 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 417 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 809 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (40272 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 127 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,041 | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,829 | 11.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,012 | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 785 | 5.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,040 | 13.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,808 | 17.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,249 | 27.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 495 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 283 | 1.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (40272 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 101 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 732 | 4.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,393 | 21.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,263 | 52.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,495 | 15.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 685 | 4.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (40272 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,516 | 65.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 413 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,546 | 31.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 42 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 42 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 44 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (40272 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 741 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,294 | 29.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,282 | 43.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,299 | 22.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (40272 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 622 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 742 | 7.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,956 | 27.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,005 | 28.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,298 | 21.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 804 | 7.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 221 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (40272 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,291 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $513 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,165 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.38 |
Households (40272 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,616 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,656 | 45.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,128 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,678 | 18.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,183 | 28.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,325 | 29.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,918 | 33.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.59 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (40272 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,522 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,043 | 34.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,051 | 48.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 636 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,528 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,410 | 37.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (40272 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,083 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 266 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 553 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,972 | 49.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,834 | 22.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,458 | 18.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (40272 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,409 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,667 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 37,896 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,505 | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 472 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,289 | 50.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,744 | 42.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (40272 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,712 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,949 | 10.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,233 | 81.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 688 | 17.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 384 | 9.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 28 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (40272 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,887 | 96.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 476 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,227 | 257.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,227 | 257.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,227 | 257.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 199 | 41.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 8 | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 21 | 4.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 685 | 143.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 5.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (40272 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,803 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,070 | 95.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,733 | 4.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,202 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 136 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 231 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 164 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (40272 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,616 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,369 | 91.5% | 89.4% |
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