Louisville, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40211
Jefferson County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,612
- 1,167/sq mi High-density area
- $31,749
- Median income Below-median income area
- $100,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Louisville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,167
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40211 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 40211 (Louisville, KY) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.6 in 2023 to 182.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 40211 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, with 22,612 residents across 19.4 square miles, a density of 1,167 people per square mile, in the Kentucky/Louisville time zone.
ZIP 40211 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,749 (47% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,844. Economic pressure is pronounced: 38.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $100,400 (37% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $952; owner occupancy is 41.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 40211 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 40211
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Louisville, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40211.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Construction 21
Construction
21 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 21
Transportation and warehousing
21 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 40211, 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
22,612
Population
19.4
Area (sq mi)
1,167
People / sq mi
Kentucky/Louisville
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40211?
39.1
Median Age
42.4%
Male
57.6%
Female
1.7%
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?
$31,749
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$22,844
Per Capita Income
38.0%
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 40211 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)
$31,749 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
11,219housing units
11,219
Total Housing Units
8,781
Occupied Units
2,438
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,400
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$952
Median Rent
1949
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
+1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40211 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.6% | 125 |
| 2021 | +3.9% | 130 |
| 2022 | +21.3% | 158 |
| 2023 | +14.6% | 181 |
| 2024 | +1.3% | 183 |
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 270 business establishments in ZIP 40211, employing approximately 4,888 people with a combined annual payroll of $313,793,000.
270
Businesses
4,888
Employees
$313.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 21.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 36 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 21 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.5% |
| Information | 3 | 1.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 1.1% |
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 40211 vs 40210 →
ZIP 40211 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47150
New Albany (47150)
47,472 residents
- 40216
Louisville (40216)
40,746 residents
- 40211
Louisville (40211)
22,612 residents
- 40215
Louisville (40215)
22,287 residents
- 40203
Louisville (40203)
19,694 residents
- 40212 17,685
Louisville (40212)
17,685 residents
- 40210 14,822
Louisville (40210)
14,822 residents
- 40204 14,236
Louisville (40204)
14,236 residents
- 40208 13,227
Louisville (40208)
13,227 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40211 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40211 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40204
Louisville (40204)
$71,116 median income
- 40217
Louisville (40217)
$69,114 median income
- 47150
New Albany (47150)
$62,820 median income
- 40216
Louisville (40216)
$56,441 median income
- 40215
Louisville (40215)
$43,725 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40211 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40210 | Louisville, KY | 14,822 | 2.1 mi |
| 40216 | Louisville, KY | 40,746 | 3.3 mi |
| 40212 | Louisville, KY | 17,685 | 2.9 mi |
| 40203 | Louisville, KY | 19,694 | 3.3 mi |
| 40208 | Louisville, KY | 13,227 | 3.4 mi |
| 47150 | New Albany, IN | 47,472 | 3.9 mi |
| 40215 | Louisville, KY | 22,287 | 3.6 mi |
| 40202 | Louisville, KY | 6,772 | 4.1 mi |
| 40217 | Louisville, KY | 12,507 | 4.9 mi |
| 40204 | Louisville, KY | 14,236 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40211, 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 (22,612 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 40211 in?
ZIP code 40211 (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 40211?
ZIP code 40211 in Louisville, KY has a population of 22,612 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40211?
The median household income in ZIP 40211 is $31,749, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40211?
The median home value in ZIP 40211 is $100,400, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40211?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40211 is African American at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40211?
ZIP code 40211 has 270 business establishments employing approximately 4,888 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40211?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40211 are: Health care and social assistance (57), Other services (except public administration) (48), Retail trade (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40211?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40211 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 40211?
In ZIP code 40211, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 40211?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40211 is 23.7 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 40211?
In ZIP code 40211, approximately 41.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40211?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40211 is 38.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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