ZIP Code 40258
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Louisville · Jefferson County · Kentucky
- Population
- 26,465
- Median income
- $68,162
- Median home value
- $183,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.1%
- Land area
- 30.3 sq mi
875/sq mi
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.7
Kentucky/Louisville
ZIP code 40258 in Louisville, Kentucky has a population of 26,465. The median household income is $68,162, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $183,500, 34% below the US average. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40258 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.3 square miles in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The area is home to 26,465 residents, producing a population density of 875 people per square mile, and falls within the Kentucky/Louisville time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 40258 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40258 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $183,500 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,164 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40258 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 40258 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 40258
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40258.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 40258, 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
26,465
Population
30.3
Area (sq mi)
875
People / sq mi
Kentucky/Louisville
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40258?
40.7
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
8.8%
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?
$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
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?
11,614
Total Housing Units
10,684
Occupied Units
930
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 40258 vs 40216 →
| 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 |
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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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