40213 ZIP Code — Louisville, KY
Jefferson County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40213 is located in Louisville, Kentucky, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 9.58 square miles and serves a population of 15,779 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 502.
About ZIP code 40213
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 $164,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $59,792. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
15,779
population
9.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
40213 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 40213
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40213. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Louisville | Acceptable |
| Louisville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
40209 Louisville (2.2 mi)
40219 Louisville (2.6 mi)
40217 Louisville (2.9 mi)
40218 Louisville (3.1 mi)
40205 Louisville (3.5 mi)
40292 Louisville (3.7 mi)
40208 Louisville (3.9 mi)
40215 Louisville (4.1 mi)
40204 Louisville (4.1 mi)
40214 Louisville (4.6 mi)
40228 Louisville (5.3 mi)
40220 Louisville (5.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,779 |
| Population density | 1,647 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 111 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.58 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.1791 |
| Longitude | -85.7117 |
| 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 | 50.0% | 42.4% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 31.3% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.0% | 20.3% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
15,779
Population
1,647
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$59,792
Median household income
$34,417
Per capita income
$164,000
Median home value
$940
Median monthly rent
64.5%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
5,259
Housing units
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
419
Under 5
408
432
5–9
421
524
10–14
510
458
15–19
447
402
20–24
392
1,249
25–34
1,218
1,157
35–44
1,127
917
45–54
894
418
55–59
408
729
60–64
711
685
65–74
667
378
75–84
368
223
85+
217
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,236 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 12,543 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,538 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.6%
Black or African American
19%
Hispanic or Latino
8.5%
Two or more races
8.2%
Other race
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,614 | 61.6% |
| Black or African American | 3,279 | 19% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,459 | 8.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,419 | 8.2% |
| Other race | 362 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 54 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.0% | 42.4% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 31.3% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.0% | 20.3% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
6.5%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
9.9%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
10.1%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
18.1%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $59,792 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$50k–$100k
15.9%
$100k–$150k
25.4%
$150k–$200k
20.7%
$200k–$300k
21.8%
$300k–$500k
10.9%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,000 |
| Median rent / month | $940 |
| Owner occupied | 64.5% |
| Renter occupied | 35.5% |
| Vacant | 8.9% |
| Single-family detached | 71.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.25 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 34.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% |
| 3 or more | 15.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.3% |
| Electricity | 31.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,527 | 35.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 558 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,779 | 25.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,220 | 31.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,615 | 22.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,081 | 29.4% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.0% | 35.0% |
| Married | 41.6% | 41.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
31.1%
Some college, no degree
24.4%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
10.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 74 | 2.5% |
| Kindergarten | 110 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,143 | 37.9% |
| High school | 684 | 22.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,001 | 33.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Manufacturing
14.5%
Retail trade
13.0%
Transportation & utilities
9.8%
Professional & management
8.7%
Other services
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Wholesale trade
4.1%
Construction
3.8%
Public administration
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.6% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 16.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 28.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.0% |
| Government | 9.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.0% |
| Carpool | 10.4% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 7.1% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
Poverty
All people
14.8%
Under 18 years
20.5%
18 and over
13.3%
Married-couple families
7.9%
Female-led households
21.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.6% |
| Retirement income | 25.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| High blood pressure | 39.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.7% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 27.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.1% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 28.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.5% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.9% |
| Poor physical health | 13.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 59.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 16.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 984 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 39.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.7% |
| Public insurance | 40.3% |
| No insurance | 8.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,952 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 1,313 | 8.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,144 | 7.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 164 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,185 | 89.9% |
| Born in same state | 14,020 | 88.9% |
| Born in different state | 10,572 | 67.0% |
| Foreign born | 165 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,594 | 10.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 573 | 35.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,795 | 11.4% |
| French | 1,747 | 11.1% |
| Arab | 650 | 4.1% |
| English | 65 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 42 | 0.3% |
| German | 31 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.9% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40213
What city is ZIP code 40213 in?
ZIP code 40213 is primarily assigned to Louisville, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40213 in?
ZIP code 40213 falls within Jefferson County, Kentucky.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40213?
The median home value in ZIP code 40213 is $164,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 40213?
ZIP code 40213 has an estimated population of 15,779 residents, with a density of 1,647 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 40213?
The median household income in ZIP code 40213 is $59,792, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 40213 in?
ZIP code 40213 observes the EST timezone.