PlainZIP

Louisville, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40241

Jefferson County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

28,988
775/sq mi
$94,078
Median income
$373,900
Median home value
57.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Louisville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
775
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40241 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40241 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, with 28,988 residents across 37.4 square miles, a density of 775 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 40241 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,078 (58% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $59,048. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $373,900 (135% above the state average), median rent at $1,465 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.7%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 40241, plus 6 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 40241

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Louisville, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40241.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 40241, 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

28,988

Population

37.4

Area (sq mi)

775

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40241?

42.1

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

11.4%

Foreign-Born

White 73.1%
African American 9.9%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$94,078

Median Household Income

+58% vs state

$59,048

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 40241 ranks nationally

Louisville, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$94,078 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,731

Total Housing Units

13,288

Occupied Units

443

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$373,900

Median Home Value

+135% vs state

$1,465

Median Rent

1995

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 40241 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 155
2021 +9.4% 170
2022 +13.6% 193
2023 +5.1% 203
2024 +4.5% 212

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 820 business establishments in ZIP 40241, employing approximately 21,693 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,500,106,000.

820

Businesses

21,693

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 132 16.1%
Retail trade 117 14.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 112 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 95 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 71 8.7%
Finance and insurance 59 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 6.0%
Construction 45 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 4.3%
Wholesale trade 26 3.2%
Information 17 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 14 1.7%
Educational services 12 1.5%
Manufacturing 11 1.3%
Utilities 4 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 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

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ZIP 40241 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40241 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 40241 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 40241 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
40242 Louisville, KY 10,930 1.9 mi
40025 Glenview, KY 59 4.0 mi
40222 Louisville, KY 21,359 3.2 mi
40059 Prospect, KY 16,708 4.1 mi
40223 Louisville, KY 22,011 3.4 mi
40056 Pewee Valley, KY 3,263 4.8 mi
40243 Louisville, KY 10,210 4.9 mi
40207 Louisville, KY 29,745 5.1 mi
40220 Louisville, KY 33,109 6.4 mi
40041 Masonic Home, KY 286 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

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Pop: 45,291
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Louisville, KY
Pop: 40,746
40299 standard
Louisville, KY
Pop: 38,371
40219 standard
Louisville, KY
Pop: 38,032
40272 standard
Louisville, KY
Pop: 37,394
40229 standard
Louisville, KY
Pop: 36,852

Related Areas

Jefferson County Louisville, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40241 in? ▼
ZIP code 40241 (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 40241? ▼
ZIP code 40241 in Louisville, KY has a population of 28,988 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40241? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 40241 is $94,078, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40241? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 40241 is $373,900, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40241? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 40241 is White at 73.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40241? ▼
ZIP code 40241 has 820 business establishments employing approximately 21,693 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40241? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40241 are: Health care and social assistance (132), Retail trade (117), Professional, scientific, and technical services (112). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40241? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40241 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 40241? ▼
In ZIP code 40241, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.8% 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 40241? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40241 is 21.4 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 40241? ▼
In ZIP code 40241, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40241? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40241 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.