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 High-density area
- $55,720
- Median income Below-median income area
- $204,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Louisville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 40219 (Louisville, KY) rose +7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.5 in 2023 to 224.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,750. The poverty rate is 18.0%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $204,200 (28% above the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $993; 53.8% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 40219 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,848housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 40214
Louisville (40214)
45,291 residents
- 40219
Louisville (40219)
38,032 residents
- 40229
Louisville (40229)
36,852 residents
- 40218
Louisville (40218)
31,658 residents
- 40205
Louisville (40205)
23,678 residents
- 40213 16,796
Louisville (40213)
16,796 residents
- 40228 15,743
Louisville (40228)
15,743 residents
- 40118 9,724
Fairdale (40118)
9,724 residents
- 40209 360
Louisville (40209)
360 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40219 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40219 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40205
Louisville (40205)
$99,966 median income
- 40229
Louisville (40229)
$79,936 median income
- 40228
Louisville (40228)
$79,404 median income
- 40118
Fairdale (40118)
$59,316 median income
- 40218
Louisville (40218)
$58,811 median income
- 40213
Louisville (40213)
$55,897 median income
- 40219
Louisville (40219)
$55,720 median income
- 40214
Louisville (40214)
$54,931 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40219, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (38,032 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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