ZIP Code 40299

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Louisville · Jefferson County · Kentucky

Population
38,371

279/sq mi

Median income
$89,440

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$290,200

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
42.6%

Median age 40

Land area
137.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 40299 in Louisville, Kentucky has a population of 38,371. The median household income is $89,440, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $290,200, 4% above the US average. 42.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 40299 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 137.6 square miles in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The area is home to 38,371 residents, producing a population density of 279 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 40299 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40299 sits at $89,440 (50% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $45,767. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $290,200 (83% above the state average) with median rent at $1,340 per month, and 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40299 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 40299 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 40299

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40299.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40299, 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

38,371

Population

137.6

Area (sq mi)

279

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40299?

40.0

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 75.8%
African American 11.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$89,440

Median Household Income

+50% vs state

$45,767

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.6%

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

What does housing look like?

17,829

Total Housing Units

17,163

Occupied Units

666

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.8%
Renter 25.2%

$290,200

Median Home Value

+83% vs state

$1,340

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 40299 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 157
2021 +9.1% 171
2022 +14.2% 196
2023 +4.5% 204
2024 +6.7% 218

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 1,707 business establishments in ZIP 40299, employing approximately 40,713 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,537,512,000.

1,707

Businesses

40,713

Employees

$2.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 215 12.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 181 10.6%
Wholesale trade 167 9.8%
Retail trade 156 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 156 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 151 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 142 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 108 6.3%
Manufacturing 94 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 90 5.3%
Finance and insurance 79 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 65 3.8%
Information 30 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 27 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 26 1.5%
Educational services 20 1.2%

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 40299 vs 40023 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
40023 Fisherville, KY 4,118 4.8 mi
40243 Louisville, KY 10,210 5.4 mi
40291 Louisville, KY 35,427 4.1 mi
40223 Louisville, KY 22,011 6.9 mi
40228 Louisville, KY 15,743 6.3 mi
40220 Louisville, KY 33,109 6.6 mi
40047 Mount Washington, KY 19,345 8.7 mi
40218 Louisville, KY 31,658 7.7 mi
40245 Louisville, KY 30,109 7.9 mi
40056 Pewee Valley, KY 3,263 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40299 in?
ZIP code 40299 (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 40299?
ZIP code 40299 in Louisville, KY has a population of 38,371 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40299?
The median household income in ZIP 40299 is $89,440, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40299?
The median home value in ZIP 40299 is $290,200, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40299?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40299 is White at 75.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40299?
ZIP code 40299 has 1,707 business establishments employing approximately 40,713 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40299?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40299 are: Construction (215), Professional, scientific, and technical services (181), Wholesale trade (167). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40299?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40299 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 40299?
In ZIP code 40299, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.6% 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 40299?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40299 is 22.1 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 40299?
In ZIP code 40299, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40299?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40299 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Louisville, KY

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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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