ZIP Code 40216
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Louisville · Jefferson County · Kentucky
- Population
- 40,746
- Median income
- $56,441
- Median home value
- $167,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.8%
- Land area
- 37.4 sq mi
1,088/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
Kentucky/Louisville
ZIP code 40216 in Louisville, Kentucky has a population of 40,746. The median household income is $56,441, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $167,100, 40% below the US average. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40216 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.4 square miles in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The area is home to 40,746 residents, producing a population density of 1,088 people per square mile, and falls within the Kentucky/Louisville time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 40216 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40216 sits at $56,441 (5% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $28,288. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $167,100 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $945 per month, and 66.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40216 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 40216 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 40216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40216.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
132 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
83 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
77 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 establishments
- Construction 44
Construction
44 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40216, Louisville, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
40,746
Population
37.4
Area (sq mi)
1,088
People / sq mi
Kentucky/Louisville
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40216?
38.9
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
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?
$56,441
Median Household Income
-5% vs state
$28,288
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
18,895
Total Housing Units
17,342
Occupied Units
1,553
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,100
Median Home Value
+5% vs state
$945
Median Rent
1963
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
+11.8%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40216 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 149 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 165 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 185 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 197 |
| 2024 | +11.8% | 220 |
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 606 business establishments in ZIP 40216, employing approximately 10,317 people with a combined annual payroll of $543,092,000.
606
Businesses
10,317
Employees
$543.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 132 | 21.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 83 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 77 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 44 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 3.3% |
| Information | 12 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.5% |
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 40216 vs 40215 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40215 | Louisville, KY | 22,287 | 2.9 mi |
| 40211 | Louisville, KY | 22,612 | 3.3 mi |
| 40258 | Louisville, KY | 26,465 | 3.5 mi |
| 40214 | Louisville, KY | 45,291 | 4.0 mi |
| 40209 | Louisville, KY | 360 | 5.0 mi |
| 40210 | Louisville, KY | 14,822 | 4.2 mi |
| 40208 | Louisville, KY | 13,227 | 4.6 mi |
| 47150 | New Albany, IN | 47,472 | 7.0 mi |
| 40272 | Louisville, KY | 37,394 | 7.2 mi |
| 40212 | Louisville, KY | 17,685 | 6.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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