Louisville, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40206
Jefferson County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,865
- 1,271/sq mi High-density area
- $75,798
- Median income Near-median income area
- $273,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 56.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Louisville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,271
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40206 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 40206 (Louisville, KY) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 254.4 in 2023 to 259.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 40206 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, home to 18,865 residents across 14.8 square miles, a density of 1,271 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40206 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,798 (27% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,286. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $273,900 (72% above the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $1,187; 52.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 40206 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 40206
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Louisville, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40206.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
111 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
105 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
86 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 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 40206, 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
18,865
Population
14.8
Area (sq mi)
1,271
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40206?
38.4
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
7.6%
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?
$75,798
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$55,286
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 40206 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)
$75,798 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
11,730housing units
11,730
Total Housing Units
10,576
Occupied Units
1,154
Vacant Units
1.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$273,900
Median Home Value
+72% vs state ZIP avg
$1,187
Median Rent
1957
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40206 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 200 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 219 |
| 2022 | +9.6% | 240 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 254 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 260 |
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 721 business establishments in ZIP 40206, employing approximately 13,222 people with a combined annual payroll of $963,869,000.
721
Businesses
13,222
Employees
$963.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 111 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 105 | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 86 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 66 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 5.0% |
| Construction | 34 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 3.7% |
| Information | 23 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
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 40206 vs 40280 →
ZIP 40206 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47130
Jeffersonville (47130)
44,722 residents
- 40207
Louisville (40207)
29,745 residents
- 40205
Louisville (40205)
23,678 residents
- 40203
Louisville (40203)
19,694 residents
- 40206
Louisville (40206)
18,865 residents
- 40204 14,236
Louisville (40204)
14,236 residents
- 40217 12,507
Louisville (40217)
12,507 residents
- 40202 6,772
Louisville (40202)
6,772 residents
- 40280 303
Louisville (40280)
303 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40206 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40206 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40041
Masonic Home (40041)
$153,214 median income
- 40207
Louisville (40207)
$101,898 median income
- 40205
Louisville (40205)
$99,966 median income
- 40206
Louisville (40206)
$75,798 median income
- 40204
Louisville (40204)
$71,116 median income
- 47130
Jeffersonville (47130)
$70,290 median income
- 40217
Louisville (40217)
$69,114 median income
- 40202 $35,584
Louisville (40202)
$35,584 median income
- 40203 $30,794
Louisville (40203)
$30,794 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40206 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40280 | Louisville, KY | 303 | 1.2 mi |
| 40204 | Louisville, KY | 14,236 | 1.7 mi |
| 40041 | Masonic Home, KY | 286 | 2.2 mi |
| 40202 | Louisville, KY | 6,772 | 2.6 mi |
| 40207 | Louisville, KY | 29,745 | 2.6 mi |
| 40205 | Louisville, KY | 23,678 | 2.8 mi |
| 40203 | Louisville, KY | 19,694 | 3.4 mi |
| 40231 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 4.5 mi |
| 40217 | Louisville, KY | 12,507 | 3.5 mi |
| 47130 | Jeffersonville, IN | 44,722 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40206, 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 (18,865 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 40206 in?
ZIP code 40206 (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 40206?
ZIP code 40206 in Louisville, KY has a population of 18,865 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40206?
The median household income in ZIP 40206 is $75,798, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40206?
The median home value in ZIP 40206 is $273,900, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40206?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40206 is White at 76.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40206?
ZIP code 40206 has 721 business establishments employing approximately 13,222 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40206?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40206 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (111), Accommodation and food services (105), Retail trade (86). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40206?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40206 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 40206?
In ZIP code 40206, 72.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.7% 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 40206?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40206 is 19.6 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 40206?
In ZIP code 40206, approximately 52.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40206?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40206 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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