40210 ZIP Code — Louisville, KY

Jefferson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40210 is located in Louisville, Kentucky, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 3.17 square miles and serves a population of 14,980 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 502.

About ZIP code 40210

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,200. Renters make up the majority at 63%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $34,440. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (52%), diabetes (22%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40210 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

14,980

population

3.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40210 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40210

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40210. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Louisville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40208 Louisville (1.7 mi) 40292 Louisville (1.9 mi) 40203 Louisville (2 mi) 40211 Louisville (2 mi) 40041 Masonic Home (2.3 mi) 40266 Louisville (2.3 mi) 40281 Louisville (2.3 mi) 40289 Louisville (2.3 mi) 40282 Louisville (2.3 mi) 40280 Louisville (2.3 mi) 40283 Louisville (2.3 mi) 40225 Louisville (2.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,980
Population density	4,726 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	3.17 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.2310
Longitude	-85.7898
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	76.3%	42.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	31.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	20.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	6.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

14,980

Population

4,726

People per sq mi

31.3

Median age

$34,440

Median household income

$17,864

Per capita income

$88,200

Median home value

$829

Median monthly rent

37.2%

Home ownership

37.0%

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment

3,589

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

463

Under 5

684

649

5–9

959

483

10–14

714

403

15–19

595

452

20–24

667

824

25–34

1,216

669

35–44

987

660

45–54

975

339

55–59

501

304

60–64

449

447

65–74

660

290

75–84

429

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,610	30.8%
18 and over	10,370	69.2%
65 and over	1,987	13.3%
Median age	31.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 83.8%

White 8.9%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	12,750	83.8%
White	1,350	8.9%
Two or more races	619	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	238	1.6%
Other race	238	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.1%
Asian	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.3%	42.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	31.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	20.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	6.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 12.0%

$10k–$15k 14.6%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$10k–$15k	14.6%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	5.9%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$34,440

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.6%

$50k–$100k 46.8%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k–$300k 2.0%

$300k–$500k 0.1%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,200
Median rent / month	$829
Owner occupied	37.2%
Renter occupied	62.8%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	72.4%
Large apartment buildings	6.7%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	0.2%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	2.4%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	4.2%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	18.0%
1940–1949	22.0%
1939 or earlier	39.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	17.6%
2 bedrooms	41.8%
3 bedrooms	29.1%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	31.0%
1 vehicle	41.3%
2 vehicles	21.7%
3 or more	6.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.6%
Electricity	31.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	0.4%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	640	11.3%
Cohabiting couple	458	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,164	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	3,420	60.2%
Households with children under 18	2,054	36.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,796	31.6%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.5%	53.1%
Married	15.8%	11.7%
Separated	2.3%	6.4%
Widowed	5.8%	12.4%
Divorced	11.6%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 31.7%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	255	7.2%
Kindergarten	344	9.8%
Elementary school	1,684	47.7%
High school	879	24.9%
College / grad school	365	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Professional & management 16.0%

Retail trade 12.5%

Transportation & utilities 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Construction 2.7%

Other services 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Public administration 1.0%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.8%
Service	27.6%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	3.7%
Production & transportation	30.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.2%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.1%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	18.1%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	9.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 37.0%

Under 18 years 54.5%

18 and over 29.3%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 38.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	19.2%
Cash public assistance	5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	52.4%
High blood pressure	56.3%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	22.4%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	7.0%
Asthma	15.3%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	5.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.0%
Binge drinking	10.7%
No physical activity	45.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	47.6%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	36.1%
Poor mental health	21.5%
Poor physical health	20.7%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.0%
Visited dentist	39.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	31.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	559	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	50.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.8%
Public insurance	69.5%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,833	92.3%
Spanish	335	2.4%
Other Indo-European	111	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,567	97.2%
Born in same state	14,514	96.9%
Born in different state	12,547	83.8%
Foreign born	53	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	413	2.8%
Not a US citizen	187	45.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	288	1.9%
Arab	277	1.8%
English	72	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	62	0.4%
Polish	22	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	82.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40210

What city is ZIP code 40210 in?

ZIP code 40210 is primarily assigned to Louisville, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40210 in?

ZIP code 40210 falls within Jefferson County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40210?

37% of residents in ZIP code 40210 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 40210 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 40210 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 40210 mostly rentals?

63% of occupied units in ZIP code 40210 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40210?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 40210 in?

ZIP code 40210 observes the EST timezone.