PlainZIP

Louisville, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40258

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

26,465
875/sq mi
$68,162
Median income
$183,500
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Louisville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
875
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40258 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40258 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, with 26,465 residents across 30.3 square miles, a density of 875 people per square mile, in the Kentucky/Louisville time zone.

ZIP 40258 reports a modest median household income of $68,162 (14% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $33,759. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. The typical home here is valued at $183,500 (15% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,164 monthly, and 73.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 40258, 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 40258

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Louisville, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40258.

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 40258, 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

26,465

Population

30.3

Area (sq mi)

875

People / sq mi

Kentucky/Louisville

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40258?

40.7

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 66.5%
African American 19.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$68,162

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$33,759

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 40258 ranks nationally

Louisville, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,162 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

11,614

Total Housing Units

10,684

Occupied Units

930

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$183,500

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,164

Median Rent

1971

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

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 40258 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 152
2021 +11.4% 169
2022 +12.0% 190
2023 +7.6% 204
2024 +8.8% 222

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 427 business establishments in ZIP 40258, employing approximately 12,415 people with a combined annual payroll of $630,769,000.

427

Businesses

12,415

Employees

$630.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 84 19.7%
Construction 46 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 45 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing 37 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 36 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 34 8.0%
Manufacturing 27 6.3%
Wholesale trade 25 5.8%
Finance and insurance 25 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.2%
Information 4 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.9%

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 40258 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 40258 ranks #5 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 40258 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 40258 ranks #4 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
40216 Louisville, KY 40,746 3.5 mi
40272 Louisville, KY 37,394 4.5 mi
40214 Louisville, KY 45,291 5.2 mi
40215 Louisville, KY 22,287 5.8 mi
47117 Elizabeth, IN 4,429 5.9 mi
40211 Louisville, KY 22,612 6.7 mi
47136 Lanesville, IN 4,178 7.6 mi
47150 New Albany, IN 47,472 9.9 mi
40209 Louisville, KY 360 7.6 mi
40118 Fairdale, KY 9,724 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

40214 standard
Louisville, KY
Pop: 45,291
40216 standard
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 40258 in? ▼
ZIP code 40258 (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 40258? ▼
ZIP code 40258 in Louisville, KY has a population of 26,465 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40258? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 40258 is $68,162, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40258? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 40258 is $183,500, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40258? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 40258 is White at 66.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40258? ▼
ZIP code 40258 has 427 business establishments employing approximately 12,415 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40258? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40258 are: Retail trade (84), Construction (46), Health care and social assistance (45). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40258? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40258 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 40258? ▼
In ZIP code 40258, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 40258? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40258 is 25.8 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 40258? ▼
In ZIP code 40258, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40258? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40258 is 13.8% 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.