ZIP Code 40219
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Louisville · Jefferson County · Kentucky
- Population
- 38,032
- Median income
- $55,720
- Median home value
- $204,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.9%
- Land area
- 37.3 sq mi
1,019/sq mi
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.1
New York
ZIP code 40219 in Louisville, Kentucky has a population of 38,032. The median household income is $55,720, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $204,200, 27% below the US average. 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40219 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.3 square miles in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The area is home to 38,032 residents, producing a population density of 1,019 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 40219 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40219 sits at $55,720 (7% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $27,750. The poverty rate stands at 18.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $204,200 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $993 per month, and 53.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40219 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, 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 40219 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 40219
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40219.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
202 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
87 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 65
Other services (except public administration)
65 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 61
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Construction 59
Construction
59 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 40219, 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
38,032
Population
37.3
Area (sq mi)
1,019
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40219?
35.1
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
23.0%
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?
$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
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?
16,848
Total Housing Units
16,186
Occupied Units
662
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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