40118 ZIP Code — Fairdale, KY

Jefferson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40118 is located in Fairdale, Kentucky, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 15.03 square miles and serves a population of 10,141 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 502.

About ZIP code 40118

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $55,036. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40118 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,141

population

15.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40118 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40118

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40118. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairdale	Acceptable
Fairdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40109 Brooks (2.4 mi) 40219 Louisville (4.7 mi) 40214 Louisville (5.1 mi) 40229 Louisville (5.5 mi) 40213 Louisville (6.2 mi) 40272 Louisville (6.4 mi) 40209 Louisville (6.7 mi) 40215 Louisville (6.8 mi) 40258 Louisville (7.2 mi) 40228 Louisville (7.5 mi) 40216 Louisville (7.8 mi) 40292 Louisville (8.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,141
Population density	675 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	15.03 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	38.0963
Longitude	-85.7533
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	502

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	42.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	31.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	20.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	6.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

10,141

Population

675

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$55,036

Median household income

$27,793

Per capita income

$138,500

Median home value

$1,042

Median monthly rent

66.3%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

3,059

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

560

Under 5

485

276

5–9

239

10–14

337

15–19

291

552

20–24

478

729

25–34

632

752

35–44

652

769

45–54

666

258

55–59

223

294

60–64

255

573

65–74

496

220

75–84

191

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,112	20.8%
18 and over	8,029	79.2%
65 and over	1,589	15.7%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.6%

Two or more races 10%

Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Other race 3%

Black or African American 2.2%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	8,298	75.6%
Two or more races	1,096	10%
Hispanic or Latino	834	7.6%
Other race	331	3%
Black or African American	242	2.2%
Asian	132	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	42	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	42.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	31.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	20.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	6.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$55,036

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.1%

$50k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 30.7%

$150k–$200k 20.5%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,500
Median rent / month	$1,042
Owner occupied	66.3%
Renter occupied	33.7%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	67.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.9%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	17.6%
1950–1959	19.3%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	7.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.0%
Electricity	43.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,540	37.8%
Cohabiting couple	385	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	897	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,257	30.8%
Households with children under 18	1,113	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,234	30.3%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.8%	35.7%
Married	38.5%	37.7%
Separated	5.2%	4.4%
Widowed	3.9%	7.9%
Divorced	12.6%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 47.2%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	2.0%
Kindergarten	127	8.0%
Elementary school	422	26.7%
High school	533	33.8%
College / grad school	464	29.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Transportation & utilities 19.9%

Construction 12.5%

Retail trade 11.9%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Professional & management 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Other services 3.9%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Public administration 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 33.5%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 12.1%

Female-led households 22.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	713	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	50.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.1%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	16.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,096	89.7%
Spanish	451	5.0%
Other Indo-European	382	4.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.2%
Other languages	52	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,191	90.6%
Born in same state	9,010	88.8%
Born in different state	7,481	73.8%
Foreign born	181	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	950	9.4%
Not a US citizen	225	23.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,327	13.1%
Arab	920	9.1%
French	591	5.8%
English	125	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	17	0.2%
Polish	12	0.1%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	86.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40118

What city is ZIP code 40118 in?

ZIP code 40118 is primarily assigned to Fairdale, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40118 in?

ZIP code 40118 falls within Jefferson County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40118?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40118?

21% of residents in ZIP code 40118 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40118?

The median home value in ZIP code 40118 is $138,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 40118?

ZIP code 40118 has an estimated population of 10,141 residents, with a density of 675 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 40118 in?

ZIP code 40118 observes the EST timezone.