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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
$31,749
Median income
$100,400
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

2th 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.

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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $22,844. Local economic indicators show a 38.0% poverty rate alongside 16.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $100,400 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $952 per month, and 41.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 40211 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 40211?

39.1

Median Age

42.4%

Male

57.6%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 5.7%
African American 87.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

$22,844

Per Capita Income

38.0%

Poverty Rate

16.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 40211 ranks nationally

Louisville, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$31,749 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,219

Total Housing Units

8,781

Occupied Units

2,438

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.4%
Renter 58.6%

$100,400

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$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

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ZIP 40211 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40211 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 40211 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

40214 standard
Louisville, KY
Pop: 45,291
40216 standard
Louisville, KY
Pop: 40,746
40299 standard
Louisville, KY
Pop: 38,371
40219 standard
Louisville, KY
Pop: 38,032
40272 standard
Louisville, KY
Pop: 37,394
40229 standard
Louisville, KY
Pop: 36,852

Related Areas

Jefferson County Louisville, KY Kentucky

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.