ZIP Code 40218
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Louisville · Jefferson County · Kentucky
- Population
- 31,658
- Median income
- $58,811
- Median home value
- $205,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.6%
- Land area
- 25.2 sq mi
1,256/sq mi
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.2
New York
ZIP code 40218 in Louisville, Kentucky has a population of 31,658. The median household income is $58,811, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $205,300, 26% below the US average. 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40218 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.2 square miles in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The area is home to 31,658 residents, producing a population density of 1,256 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 40218 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40218 sits at $58,811 (1% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $29,487. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $205,300 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $1,162 per month, and 49.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40218 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 40218 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 40218
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40218.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
114 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
105 establishments
- Construction
Construction
98 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
95 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
81 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 40218, 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
31,658
Population
25.2
Area (sq mi)
1,256
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40218?
33.2
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
20.2%
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?
$58,811
Median Household Income
-1% vs state
$29,487
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 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?
14,288
Total Housing Units
13,474
Occupied Units
814
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$205,300
Median Home Value
+29% vs state
$1,162
Median Rent
1971
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40218 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 157 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 176 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 199 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 208 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 226 |
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 900 business establishments in ZIP 40218, employing approximately 19,818 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,164,703,000.
900
Businesses
19,818
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 114 | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 105 | 11.7% |
| Construction | 98 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 95 | 10.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 81 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 60 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 57 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 41 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 3.7% |
| Information | 11 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 8 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.4% |
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 40218 vs 40231 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40231 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 2.3 mi |
| 40205 | Louisville, KY | 23,678 | 2.8 mi |
| 40220 | Louisville, KY | 33,109 | 2.7 mi |
| 40041 | Masonic Home, KY | 286 | 4.6 mi |
| 40213 | Louisville, KY | 16,796 | 3.7 mi |
| 40228 | Louisville, KY | 15,743 | 4.0 mi |
| 40207 | Louisville, KY | 29,745 | 5.3 mi |
| 40219 | Louisville, KY | 38,032 | 3.9 mi |
| 40280 | Louisville, KY | 303 | 4.5 mi |
| 40209 | Louisville, KY | 360 | 5.1 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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