ZIP Code 40229
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Louisville · Jefferson County · Kentucky
- Population
- 36,852
- Median income
- $79,936
- Median home value
- $215,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.9%
- Land area
- 51.1 sq mi
721/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.2
New York
ZIP code 40229 in Louisville, Kentucky has a population of 36,852. The median household income is $79,936, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $215,100, 23% below the US average. 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40229 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 51.1 square miles in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The area is home to 36,852 residents, producing a population density of 721 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 40229 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40229 sits at $79,936 (34% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $36,787. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $215,100 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $1,301 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40229 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 40229 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 40229
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40229.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 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 40229, 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
36,852
Population
51.1
Area (sq mi)
721
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40229?
36.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
11.0%
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?
$79,936
Median Household Income
+34% vs state
$36,787
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 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?
16,163
Total Housing Units
15,630
Occupied Units
533
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$215,100
Median Home Value
+35% vs state
$1,301
Median Rent
1989
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
+6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40229 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 157 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 176 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 199 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 214 |
| 2024 | +6.7% | 229 |
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 400 business establishments in ZIP 40229, employing approximately 8,463 people with a combined annual payroll of $428,175,000.
400
Businesses
8,463
Employees
$428.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 66 | 16.5% |
| Construction | 45 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.0% |
| Information | 9 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 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 40229 vs 40228 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40228 | Louisville, KY | 15,743 | 3.5 mi |
| 40219 | Louisville, KY | 38,032 | 3.9 mi |
| 40218 | Louisville, KY | 31,658 | 6.9 mi |
| 40118 | Fairdale, KY | 9,724 | 5.3 mi |
| 40291 | Louisville, KY | 35,427 | 5.0 mi |
| 40109 | Brooks, KY | 1,990 | 6.0 mi |
| 40165 | Shepherdsville, KY | 32,726 | 8.2 mi |
| 40231 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 7.6 mi |
| 40047 | Mount Washington, KY | 19,345 | 6.4 mi |
| 40213 | Louisville, KY | 16,796 | 6.9 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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