ZIP Code 40217
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Louisville · Jefferson County · Kentucky
- Population
- 12,507
- Median income
- $69,114
- Median home value
- $233,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.0%
- Land area
- 6.2 sq mi
2,010/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.2
New York
ZIP code 40217 in Louisville, Kentucky has a population of 12,507. The median household income is $69,114, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $233,800, 16% below the US average. 52.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40217 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.2 square miles in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The area is home to 12,507 residents, producing a population density of 2,010 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 40217 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40217 sits at $69,114 (16% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $56,978. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $233,800 (47% above the state average) with median rent at $1,175 per month, and 58.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40217 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 40217 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 40217
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40217.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
89 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Retail trade 33
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 28
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 20
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 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 40217, 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
12,507
Population
6.2
Area (sq mi)
2,010
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40217?
37.2
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
3.3%
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?
$69,114
Median Household Income
+16% vs state
$56,978
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
17.7 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?
6,953
Total Housing Units
6,407
Occupied Units
546
Vacant Units
1.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,800
Median Home Value
+47% vs state
$1,175
Median Rent
1942
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
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
275
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+175%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40217 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 208 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 226 |
| 2022 | +11.4% | 252 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 258 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 275 |
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 292 business establishments in ZIP 40217, employing approximately 5,685 people with a combined annual payroll of $314,498,000.
292
Businesses
5,685
Employees
$314.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 89 | 30.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 33 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 17 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.0% |
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 40217 vs 40208 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40208 | Louisville, KY | 13,227 | 1.5 mi |
| 40209 | Louisville, KY | 360 | 2.0 mi |
| 40204 | Louisville, KY | 14,236 | 1.8 mi |
| 40202 | Louisville, KY | 6,772 | 2.9 mi |
| 40203 | Louisville, KY | 19,694 | 2.6 mi |
| 40213 | Louisville, KY | 16,796 | 3.0 mi |
| 40205 | Louisville, KY | 23,678 | 3.0 mi |
| 40210 | Louisville, KY | 14,822 | 2.8 mi |
| 40231 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 2.8 mi |
| 40215 | Louisville, KY | 22,287 | 3.2 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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