PlainZIP

Louisville, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40219

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

38,032
1,019/sq mi
$55,720
Median income
$204,200
Median home value
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Louisville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,019
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40219 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40219 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, with 38,032 residents across 37.3 square miles, a density of 1,019 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 40219 reports a modest median household income of $55,720 (7% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $27,750. Local economic indicators show a 18.0% poverty rate alongside 6.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $204,200 (28% above the state average); renters pay a median of $993 monthly, and 53.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 40219 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 40219

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Louisville, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40219.

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 40219, 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

38,032

Population

37.3

Area (sq mi)

1,019

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 40219?

35.1

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

23.0%

Foreign-Born

White 46.6%
African American 26.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%

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?

$55,720

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$27,750

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 40219 ranks nationally

Louisville, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,720 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%

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

What does housing look like?

16,848

Total Housing Units

16,186

Occupied Units

662

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.8%
Renter 46.2%

$204,200

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$993

Median Rent

1972

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 40219 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 155
2021 +14.5% 177
2022 +11.5% 198
2023 +5.5% 209
2024 +7.6% 224

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 758 business establishments in ZIP 40219, employing approximately 19,727 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,858,039,000.

758

Businesses

19,727

Employees

$1.9B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 202 26.6%
Accommodation and food services 87 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 65 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 61 8.1%
Construction 59 7.8%
Transportation and warehousing 47 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 5.5%
Finance and insurance 38 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 4.1%
Wholesale trade 27 3.6%
Manufacturing 23 3.0%
Information 19 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.9%
Educational services 4 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 40219 vs 40228 →

ZIP 40219 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 40219 ranks #2 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 40219 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 40219 ranks #7 of 8 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
40228 Louisville, KY 15,743 3.2 mi
40231 Louisville, KY 0 3.9 mi
40213 Louisville, KY 16,796 3.1 mi
40229 Louisville, KY 36,852 3.9 mi
40218 Louisville, KY 31,658 3.9 mi
40205 Louisville, KY 23,678 5.8 mi
40118 Fairdale, KY 9,724 4.4 mi
40214 Louisville, KY 45,291 5.3 mi
40280 Louisville, KY 303 7.5 mi
40209 Louisville, KY 360 4.8 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
40272 standard
Louisville, KY
Pop: 37,394
40229 standard
Louisville, KY
Pop: 36,852
40291 standard
Louisville, KY
Pop: 35,427

Related Areas

Jefferson County Louisville, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40219 in? ▼
ZIP code 40219 (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 40219? ▼
ZIP code 40219 in Louisville, KY has a population of 38,032 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40219? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 40219 is $55,720, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40219? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 40219 is $204,200, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40219? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 40219 is White at 46.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40219? ▼
ZIP code 40219 has 758 business establishments employing approximately 19,727 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40219? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40219 are: Retail trade (202), Accommodation and food services (87), Other services (except public administration) (65). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40219? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40219 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 40219? ▼
In ZIP code 40219, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% 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 40219? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40219 is 22.1 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 40219? ▼
In ZIP code 40219, approximately 53.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40219? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40219 is 18.0% 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.