Louisville, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40202
Jefferson County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,772
- 1,682/sq mi High-density area
- $35,584
- Median income Below-median income area
- $257,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Louisville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,682
- people per sq mi
- 12%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40202 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40202 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, home to 6,772 residents across 4.0 square miles, a density of 1,682 people per square mile, in the Kentucky/Louisville time zone.
ZIP 40202 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,584 (40% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,719. The poverty rate is 34.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $257,300 (62% above the average Kentucky ZIP), with only 11.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $958.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 40202 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 40202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Louisville, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40202.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
346 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
261 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
207 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
160 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 78
Other services (except public administration)
78 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 40202, Louisville, 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
6,772
Population
4.0
Area (sq mi)
1,682
People / sq mi
Kentucky/Louisville
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40202?
41.9
Median Age
63.2%
Male
36.8%
Female
5.7%
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?
$35,584
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$34,719
Per Capita Income
34.9%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 40202 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Louisville, 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)
$35,584 12th percentile higher than 12% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,377housing units
4,377
Total Housing Units
3,363
Occupied Units
1,014
Vacant Units
1.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$257,300
Median Home Value
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$958
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,467 business establishments in ZIP 40202, employing approximately 52,725 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,619,122,000.
1,467
Businesses
52,725
Employees
$4.6B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 346 | 23.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 261 | 17.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 207 | 14.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 160 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 78 | 5.3% |
| Retail trade | 71 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 68 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 4.2% |
| Information | 48 | 3.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 31 | 2.1% |
| Construction | 29 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 28 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 11 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 8 | 0.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 40202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40203
Louisville (40203)
19,694 residents
- 47129
Clarksville (47129)
19,527 residents
- 40206
Louisville (40206)
18,865 residents
- 40212
Louisville (40212)
17,685 residents
- 40210
Louisville (40210)
14,822 residents
- 40204
Louisville (40204)
14,236 residents
- 40208
Louisville (40208)
13,227 residents
- 40217
Louisville (40217)
12,507 residents
- 40202 6,772
Louisville (40202)
6,772 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40202 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40206
Louisville (40206)
$75,798 median income
- 40204
Louisville (40204)
$71,116 median income
- 40217
Louisville (40217)
$69,114 median income
- 47129
Clarksville (47129)
$56,185 median income
- 40208
Louisville (40208)
$39,560 median income
- 40212
Louisville (40212)
$35,753 median income
- 40202
Louisville (40202)
$35,584 median income
- 40210
Louisville (40210)
$35,347 median income
- 40203
Louisville (40203)
$30,794 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40202 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40203 | Louisville, KY | 19,694 | 0.9 mi |
| 40208 | Louisville, KY | 13,227 | 2.7 mi |
| 40204 | Louisville, KY | 14,236 | 2.2 mi |
| 40206 | Louisville, KY | 18,865 | 2.6 mi |
| 40217 | Louisville, KY | 12,507 | 2.9 mi |
| 40210 | Louisville, KY | 14,822 | 2.5 mi |
| 40212 | Louisville, KY | 17,685 | 2.6 mi |
| 47129 | Clarksville, IN | 19,527 | 4.0 mi |
| 40209 | Louisville, KY | 360 | 4.7 mi |
| 40280 | Louisville, KY | 303 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40202, 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 (6,772 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 40202 in?
ZIP code 40202 (Louisville) 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 40202?
ZIP code 40202 in Louisville, KY has a population of 6,772 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40202?
The median household income in ZIP 40202 is $35,584, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40202?
The median home value in ZIP 40202 is $257,300, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40202?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40202 is White at 49.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40202?
ZIP code 40202 has 1,467 business establishments employing approximately 52,725 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40202?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40202 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (346), Health care and social assistance (261), Finance and insurance (207). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40202?
In ZIP code 40202, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40202?
In ZIP code 40202, approximately 11.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 88.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40202?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40202 is 34.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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