Louisville, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40299
Jefferson County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,371
- 279/sq mi High-density area
- $89,440
- Median income Above-median income area
- $290,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 42.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Louisville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 279
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40299 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 40299 (Louisville, KY) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.4 in 2023 to 218.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 40299 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, with 38,371 residents across 137.6 square miles, a density of 279 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40299 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,440 (50% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,767. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.4% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $290,200 (83% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 74.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,340.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 40299 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 40299
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Louisville, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40299.
- Construction
Construction
215 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
181 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
167 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
156 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
156 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
38,371
Population
137.6
Area (sq mi)
279
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40299?
40.0
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
7.1%
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?
$89,440
Median Household Income
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$45,767
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 40299 ranks nationally
Louisville, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$89,440 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,829housing units
17,829
Total Housing Units
17,163
Occupied Units
666
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$290,200
Median Home Value
+83% vs state ZIP avg
$1,340
Median Rent
1994
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)
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 40299 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40299
Louisville (40299)
38,371 residents
- 40291
Louisville (40291)
35,427 residents
- 40220
Louisville (40220)
33,109 residents
- 40218
Louisville (40218)
31,658 residents
- 40245
Louisville (40245)
30,109 residents
- 40223
Louisville (40223)
22,011 residents
- 40047
Mount Washington (40047)
19,345 residents
- 40228
Louisville (40228)
15,743 residents
- 40243 10,210
Louisville (40243)
10,210 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40299 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40299 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40023
Fisherville (40023)
$144,635 median income
- 40056
Pewee Valley (40056)
$134,115 median income
- 40245
Louisville (40245)
$122,948 median income
- 40047
Mount Washington (40047)
$99,124 median income
- 40223
Louisville (40223)
$96,607 median income
- 40299
Louisville (40299)
$89,440 median income
- 40291
Louisville (40291)
$81,267 median income
- 40228
Louisville (40228)
$79,404 median income
- 40220
Louisville (40220)
$78,434 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40299 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40299, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (38,371 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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