ZIP Code 40223
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Louisville · Jefferson County · Kentucky
- Population
- 22,011
- Median income
- $96,607
- Median home value
- $362,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.0%
- Land area
- 30.4 sq mi
724/sq mi
▲ 27% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.1
New York
ZIP code 40223 in Louisville, Kentucky has a population of 22,011. The median household income is $96,607, which is 27% above the national average. Median home value is $362,500, 30% above the US average. 57.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40223 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.4 square miles in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The area is home to 22,011 residents, producing a population density of 724 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 40223 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40223 sits at $96,607 (62% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $59,852. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $362,500 (128% above the state average) with median rent at $1,482 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40223 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 40223 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 40223
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40223.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
199 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
175 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
97 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
83 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 40223, 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
22,011
Population
30.4
Area (sq mi)
724
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40223?
43.1
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
6.4%
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?
$96,607
Median Household Income
+62% vs state
$59,852
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 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?
10,521
Total Housing Units
9,971
Occupied Units
550
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$362,500
Median Home Value
+128% vs state
$1,482
Median Rent
1981
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40223 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 163 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 179 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 201 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 211 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 219 |
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 1,207 business establishments in ZIP 40223, employing approximately 41,958 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,802,870,000.
1,207
Businesses
41,958
Employees
$2.8B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 199 | 16.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 175 | 14.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 138 | 11.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 97 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 83 | 6.9% |
| Retail trade | 77 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 76 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 75 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 73 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 59 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 3.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 37 | 3.1% |
| Information | 29 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 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 40223 vs 40243 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40243 | Louisville, KY | 10,210 | 1.5 mi |
| 40242 | Louisville, KY | 10,930 | 2.9 mi |
| 40241 | Louisville, KY | 28,988 | 3.4 mi |
| 40222 | Louisville, KY | 21,359 | 4.3 mi |
| 40245 | Louisville, KY | 30,109 | 4.9 mi |
| 40056 | Pewee Valley, KY | 3,263 | 4.3 mi |
| 40220 | Louisville, KY | 33,109 | 5.1 mi |
| 40207 | Louisville, KY | 29,745 | 6.3 mi |
| 40299 | Louisville, KY | 38,371 | 6.9 mi |
| 40041 | Masonic Home, KY | 286 | 6.7 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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