Fairdale, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40118
Jefferson County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,724
- 274/sq mi High-density area
- $59,316
- Median income Below-median income area
- $156,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fairdale pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 274
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40118 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 40118 (Fairdale, KY) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.8 in 2023 to 221.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 40118 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairdale, Jefferson County, Kentucky, home to 9,724 residents across 35.4 square miles, a density of 274 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40118 reports a modest median household income of $59,316 (1% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,132. The poverty rate is 21.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $156,800 (1% below the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $1,124; 66.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 40118 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 40118
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairdale, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40118.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40118, Fairdale, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,724
Population
35.4
Area (sq mi)
274
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40118?
37.1
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
15.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$59,316
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$28,132
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 40118 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Fairdale, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,316 Top 45% higher than 55% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,521housing units
4,521
Total Housing Units
4,244
Occupied Units
277
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,800
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,124
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40118 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.0% | 150 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 169 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 187 |
| 2023 | +13.6% | 213 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 221 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 88 business establishments in ZIP 40118, employing approximately 1,313 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,729,000.
88
Businesses
1,313
Employees
$57.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 20 | 22.7% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 17.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 40118 vs 40109 →
ZIP 40118 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40214
Louisville (40214)
45,291 residents
- 40219
Louisville (40219)
38,032 residents
- 40272
Louisville (40272)
37,394 residents
- 40229
Louisville (40229)
36,852 residents
- 40215
Louisville (40215)
22,287 residents
- 40213 16,796
Louisville (40213)
16,796 residents
- 40208 13,227
Louisville (40208)
13,227 residents
- 40217 12,507
Louisville (40217)
12,507 residents
- 40118 9,724
Fairdale (40118)
9,724 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40118 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40118 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40229
Louisville (40229)
$79,936 median income
- 40109
Brooks (40109)
$75,495 median income
- 40272
Louisville (40272)
$69,940 median income
- 40217
Louisville (40217)
$69,114 median income
- 40118
Fairdale (40118)
$59,316 median income
- 40213
Louisville (40213)
$55,897 median income
- 40219
Louisville (40219)
$55,720 median income
- 40214
Louisville (40214)
$54,931 median income
- 40215
Louisville (40215)
$43,725 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40118 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40109 | Brooks, KY | 1,990 | 2.7 mi |
| 40214 | Louisville, KY | 45,291 | 4.0 mi |
| 40209 | Louisville, KY | 360 | 6.3 mi |
| 40219 | Louisville, KY | 38,032 | 4.4 mi |
| 40229 | Louisville, KY | 36,852 | 5.3 mi |
| 40213 | Louisville, KY | 16,796 | 5.6 mi |
| 40272 | Louisville, KY | 37,394 | 5.6 mi |
| 40215 | Louisville, KY | 22,287 | 6.6 mi |
| 40217 | Louisville, KY | 12,507 | 8.2 mi |
| 40208 | Louisville, KY | 13,227 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40118, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,724 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 40118 in?
ZIP code 40118 (Fairdale) is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40118?
ZIP code 40118 in Fairdale, KY has a population of 9,724 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40118?
The median household income in ZIP 40118 is $59,316, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40118?
The median home value in ZIP 40118 is $156,800, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40118?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40118 is White at 66.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40118?
ZIP code 40118 has 88 business establishments employing approximately 1,313 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40118?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40118 are: Construction (20), Retail trade (15), Transportation and warehousing (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40118?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40118 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40118?
In ZIP code 40118, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 40118?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40118 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40118?
In ZIP code 40118, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40118?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40118 is 21.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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