PlainZIP

Louisville, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40215

Jefferson County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,287
2,294/sq mi
$43,725
Median income
$114,900
Median home value
14.4%
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 suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,294
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40215 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40215 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, with 22,287 residents across 9.7 square miles, a density of 2,294 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 40215 reports a modest median household income of $43,725 (27% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $23,900. Local economic indicators show a 27.7% poverty rate alongside 11.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $114,900 (28% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,049 monthly, and 43.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 40215 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 40215

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Louisville, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40215.

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 40215, 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

22,287

Population

9.7

Area (sq mi)

2,294

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 40215?

37.1

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

10.3%

Foreign-Born

White 48.1%
African American 31.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

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?

$43,725

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$23,900

Per Capita Income

27.7%

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 40215 ranks nationally

Louisville, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,725 8th percentile higher than 8% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,154

Total Housing Units

8,207

Occupied Units

947

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.6%
Renter 56.4%

$114,900

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,049

Median Rent

1955

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

+13.2%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 40215 have increased 13.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.6% 143
2021 +13.3% 162
2022 +13.5% 184
2023 +4.6% 193
2024 +13.2% 218

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 188 business establishments in ZIP 40215, employing approximately 1,876 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,411,000.

188

Businesses

1,876

Employees

$95.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 51 27.1%
Retail trade 44 23.4%
Other services (except public administration) 22 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 7.5%
Construction 13 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 13 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.7%
Finance and insurance 5 2.7%
Wholesale trade 4 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.1%
Information 3 1.6%
Educational services 3 1.6%

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 40215 vs 40209 →

ZIP 40215 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 40215 ranks #4 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 40215 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 40215 ranks #5 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
40209 Louisville, KY 360 2.1 mi
40210 Louisville, KY 14,822 2.8 mi
40214 Louisville, KY 45,291 2.7 mi
40208 Louisville, KY 13,227 2.2 mi
40216 Louisville, KY 40,746 2.9 mi
40217 Louisville, KY 12,507 3.2 mi
40203 Louisville, KY 19,694 4.1 mi
40211 Louisville, KY 22,612 3.6 mi
40213 Louisville, KY 16,796 3.8 mi
40212 Louisville, KY 17,685 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 40215 in? ▼
ZIP code 40215 (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 40215? ▼
ZIP code 40215 in Louisville, KY has a population of 22,287 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40215? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 40215 is $43,725, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40215? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 40215 is $114,900, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40215? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 40215 is White at 48.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40215? ▼
ZIP code 40215 has 188 business establishments employing approximately 1,876 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40215? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40215 are: Health care and social assistance (51), Retail trade (44), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40215? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40215 increased by 13.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 40215? ▼
In ZIP code 40215, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 40215? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40215 is 20.0 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 40215? ▼
In ZIP code 40215, approximately 43.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40215? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40215 is 27.7% 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.