40211 ZIP Code — Louisville, KY

Jefferson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40211 is located in Louisville, Kentucky, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 7.31 square miles and serves a population of 21,135 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 502.

About ZIP code 40211

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 $91,100. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $31,530. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 27 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 obesity (52%), diabetes (23%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 40211 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.

21,135

population

7.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40211 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40211

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40211. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Louisville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40210 Louisville (2 mi) 40212 Louisville (3 mi) 40216 Louisville (3.2 mi) 47150 New Albany (3.4 mi) 40215 Louisville (3.6 mi) 40208 Louisville (3.6 mi) 40203 Louisville (3.7 mi) 40292 Louisville (3.8 mi) 40041 Masonic Home (3.9 mi) 40266 Louisville (4 mi) 40280 Louisville (4 mi) 40225 Louisville (4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	21,135
Population density	2,891 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	7.31 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	38.2325
Longitude	-85.8272
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	72.1%	42.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	31.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	20.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	6.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

21,135

Population

2,891

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$31,530

Median household income

$20,761

Per capita income

$91,100

Median home value

$896

Median monthly rent

39.1%

Home ownership

37.0%

Poverty rate

15.0%

Unemployment

5,865

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

530

Under 5

755

644

5–9

915

806

10–14

1,147

623

15–19

886

515

20–24

733

1,059

25–34

1,507

828

35–44

1,178

1,037

45–54

1,476

746

55–59

1,062

735

60–64

1,046

689

65–74

979

322

75–84

459

189

85+

269

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,798	27.4%
18 and over	15,337	72.6%
65 and over	2,907	13.8%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 92.5%

White 4%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	19,734	92.5%
White	858	4%
Two or more races	353	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	196	0.9%
Other race	150	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.1%	42.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	31.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	20.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	6.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 17.4%

$10k–$15k 10.8%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.4%
$10k–$15k	10.8%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$31,530

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.9%

$50k–$100k 40.1%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 2.7%

$300k–$500k 0.9%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,100
Median rent / month	$896
Owner occupied	39.1%
Renter occupied	60.9%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	4.7%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	4.7%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	16.3%
1939 or earlier	39.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	42.3%
3 bedrooms	32.0%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	29.8%
1 vehicle	42.7%
2 vehicles	18.4%
3 or more	9.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.6%
Electricity	26.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,580	17.5%
Cohabiting couple	465	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,514	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	5,469	60.6%
Households with children under 18	2,571	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,408	26.7%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.6%	49.5%
Married	23.6%	18.6%
Separated	3.1%	3.3%
Widowed	2.9%	9.8%
Divorced	11.8%	18.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	260	5.2%
Kindergarten	84	1.7%
Elementary school	3,094	61.7%
High school	1,117	22.3%
College / grad school	463	9.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Retail trade 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Professional & management 9.8%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Other services 4.1%

Construction 3.9%

Public administration 3.5%

Information 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.1%
Service	25.8%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	30.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.9%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.3%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	10.8%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	6.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 37.0%

Under 18 years 48.3%

18 and over 32.8%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	13.3%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	51.8%
High blood pressure	56.6%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	22.5%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	7.1%
Asthma	15.0%
Arthritis	34.5%
Kidney disease	5.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.0%
Binge drinking	10.5%
No physical activity	44.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	47.4%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	34.9%
Poor mental health	20.7%
Poor physical health	19.9%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.6%
Visited dentist	41.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	31.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,077	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	10.9%
18–64 years	23.0%
65 and over	44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.1%
Public insurance	68.5%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,850	93.9%
Spanish	87	0.4%
Other Indo-European	40	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,984	99.3%
Born in same state	20,918	99.0%
Born in different state	17,336	82.0%
Foreign born	66	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	151	0.7%
Not a US citizen	45	29.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	727	3.4%
Italian	181	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	25	0.1%
Norwegian	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	81.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40211

What city is ZIP code 40211 in?

ZIP code 40211 is primarily assigned to Louisville, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40211 in?

ZIP code 40211 falls within Jefferson County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40211?

37% of residents in ZIP code 40211 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 40211 mostly rentals?

61% of occupied units in ZIP code 40211 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40211?

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

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 40211?

Health data for ZIP code 40211 shows elevated rates of obesity (52%) and diabetes (23%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 40211 in?

ZIP code 40211 observes the EST timezone.