40209 ZIP Code — Louisville, KY

Jefferson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40209 is located in Louisville, Kentucky, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 4.33 square miles and serves a population of 515 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 502.

About ZIP code 40209

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $50,787.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

515

population

4.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40209 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40209

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40209. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Louisville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40292 Louisville (1.7 mi) 40217 Louisville (1.8 mi) 40208 Louisville (1.9 mi) 40215 Louisville (2.1 mi) 40213 Louisville (2.2 mi) 40214 Louisville (3.3 mi) 40204 Louisville (3.4 mi) 40210 Louisville (3.5 mi) 40203 Louisville (4.1 mi) 40041 Masonic Home (4.2 mi) 40225 Louisville (4.3 mi) 40266 Louisville (4.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	515
Population density	119 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	4.33 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.1936
Longitude	-85.7469
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	83.0%	42.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	31.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	20.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

515

Population

119

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$50,787

Median household income

$22,371

Per capita income

$129,900

Median home value

$875

Median monthly rent

53.8%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

163

Housing units

4.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

101

35–44

147

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	93	18.1%
18 and over	422	81.9%
65 and over	23	4.5%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.1%

Two or more races 19.5%

Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	398	70.1%
Two or more races	111	19.5%
Hispanic or Latino	53	9.3%
Other race	6	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.0%	42.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	31.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	20.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 15.0%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 57.1%

$75k–$100k 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.0%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	57.1%
$75k–$100k	3.4%
Median income	$50,787

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 72.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,900
Median rent / month	$875
Owner occupied	53.8%
Renter occupied	46.2%
Vacant	7.0%
Single-family detached	89.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	3.1%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	49.0%
1940–1949	15.0%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.0%
2 bedrooms	40.9%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.6%
Electricity	15.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	146	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	27	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	66	24.8%
Female householder, no spouse	27	10.2%
Households with children under 18	38	14.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	23	8.6%
Average household size	1.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	7.2%
Married	35.4%	73.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.9%	0.0%
Divorced	27.2%	19.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 30.6%

HS graduate 21.6%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 22.0%

Bachelor's degree 3.1%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.0%
Bachelor's or higher	4.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	64	68.8%
High school	29	31.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 33.7%

Manufacturing 21.6%

Transportation & utilities 14.5%

Wholesale trade 9.6%

Professional & management 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Education & healthcare 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	51.8%
Sales & office	2.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	45.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	97.9%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	49.6%
Carpool	35.8%
Public transit	9.6%
Walk	5.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	8.6%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	33.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	20.4%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.0%
Under 18	17.2%
18–64 years	3.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	27.2%
Public insurance	53.2%
No insurance	20.8%
Uninsured under 19	48.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	515	100.0%
Spanish	45	8.7%
Other Indo-European	45	8.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	428	83.1%
Born in same state	428	83.1%
Born in different state	346	67.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	87	16.9%
Not a US citizen	26	29.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	48	9.3%
Arab	31	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	12	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40209

What city is ZIP code 40209 in?

ZIP code 40209 is primarily assigned to Louisville, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40209 in?

ZIP code 40209 falls within Jefferson County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40209?

5% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 40209?

The median home value in ZIP code 40209 is $129,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 40209?

ZIP code 40209 has an estimated population of 515 residents, with a density of 119 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 40209?

The median household income in ZIP code 40209 is $50,787, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 40209 in?

ZIP code 40209 observes the EST timezone.