ZIP Code 40222
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Louisville · Jefferson County · Kentucky
- Population
- 21,359
- Median income
- $82,511
- Median home value
- $363,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.6%
- Land area
- 27.0 sq mi
790/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.6
New York
ZIP code 40222 in Louisville, Kentucky has a population of 21,359. The median household income is $82,511, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $363,000, 31% above the US average. 58.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40222 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.0 square miles in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The area is home to 21,359 residents, producing a population density of 790 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 40222 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40222 sits at $82,511 (38% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $57,968. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $363,000 (128% above the state average) with median rent at $1,426 per month, and 55.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40222 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 40222 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 40222
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40222.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
208 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
164 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
142 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
135 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
111 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 40222, 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
21,359
Population
27.0
Area (sq mi)
790
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40222?
39.6
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
8.4%
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?
$82,511
Median Household Income
+38% vs state
$57,968
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 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?
10,935
Total Housing Units
10,047
Occupied Units
888
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$363,000
Median Home Value
+128% vs state
$1,426
Median Rent
1979
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40222 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 167 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 183 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 203 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 214 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 227 |
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 1,168 business establishments in ZIP 40222, employing approximately 20,053 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,166,709,000.
1,168
Businesses
20,053
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 208 | 17.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 164 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 142 | 12.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 135 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 111 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 91 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 82 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 81 | 6.9% |
| Construction | 40 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 1.9% |
| Information | 17 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 17 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 0.8% |
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 40222 vs 40242 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40242 | Louisville, KY | 10,930 | 1.7 mi |
| 40207 | Louisville, KY | 29,745 | 2.0 mi |
| 40025 | Glenview, KY | 59 | 2.5 mi |
| 40220 | Louisville, KY | 33,109 | 3.9 mi |
| 40041 | Masonic Home, KY | 286 | 2.6 mi |
| 40241 | Louisville, KY | 28,988 | 3.2 mi |
| 40223 | Louisville, KY | 22,011 | 4.3 mi |
| 40280 | Louisville, KY | 303 | 4.0 mi |
| 40206 | Louisville, KY | 18,865 | 4.7 mi |
| 40205 | Louisville, KY | 23,678 | 4.7 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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