40214 ZIP Code — Louisville, KY
Jefferson County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40214 is located in Louisville, Kentucky, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 14.97 square miles and serves a population of 46,033 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 502.
About ZIP code 40214
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $55,218.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
46,033
population
14.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
40214 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 40214
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40214. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Louisville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
40215 Louisville (2.1 mi)
40216 Louisville (3.1 mi)
40209 Louisville (3.3 mi)
40258 Louisville (4.1 mi)
40292 Louisville (4.1 mi)
40208 Louisville (4.2 mi)
40213 Louisville (4.6 mi)
40210 Louisville (4.7 mi)
40217 Louisville (4.9 mi)
40118 Fairdale (5.1 mi)
40211 Louisville (5.2 mi)
40219 Louisville (5.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 46,033 |
| Population density | 3,075 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 111 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.1625 |
| Longitude | -85.7928 |
| 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 | 51.7% | 42.4% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.3% | 31.3% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.5% | 20.3% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
46,033
Population
3,075
People per sq mi
36.8
Median age
$55,218
Median household income
$30,380
Per capita income
$169,700
Median home value
$922
Median monthly rent
55.0%
Home ownership
16.7%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
12,163
Housing units
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,831
Under 5
1,836
1,337
5–9
1,341
1,164
10–14
1,167
1,682
15–19
1,688
1,700
20–24
1,706
3,083
25–34
3,093
2,836
35–44
2,845
3,183
45–54
3,192
1,461
55–59
1,466
1,596
60–64
1,601
2,151
65–74
2,157
714
75–84
716
243
85+
244
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,699 | 23.2% |
| 18 and over | 35,334 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 6,225 | 13.5% |
| Median age | 36.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54%
Black or African American
22%
Two or more races
8%
Hispanic or Latino
6.7%
Asian
6.6%
Other race
2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,657 | 54% |
| Black or African American | 10,877 | 22% |
| Two or more races | 3,925 | 8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,302 | 6.7% |
| Asian | 3,236 | 6.6% |
| Other race | 1,307 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.7% | 42.4% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.3% | 31.3% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.5% | 20.3% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
5.7%
$15k–$25k
10.8%
$25k–$35k
10.6%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $55,218 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
22.9%
$150k–$200k
30.4%
$200k–$300k
19.2%
$300k–$500k
10.5%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,700 |
| Median rent / month | $922 |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% |
| Vacant | 9.9% |
| Single-family detached | 57.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% |
| 3 or more | 16.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.0% |
| Electricity | 35.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,704 | 36.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,750 | 9.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,263 | 23.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,700 | 30.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,861 | 31.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,703 | 25.5% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.5% | 35.0% |
| Married | 40.4% | 38.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.2%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
31.3%
Some college, no degree
23.4%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
13.5%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 410 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 366 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,971 | 41.5% |
| High school | 2,492 | 26.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,338 | 24.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.5%
Manufacturing
13.8%
Transportation & utilities
13.1%
Retail trade
12.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.4%
Professional & management
9.2%
Construction
6.5%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.0% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.9% |
| Production & transportation | 28.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.1% |
| Government | 11.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 6.0% |
| Other means | 3.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
16.7%
Under 18 years
23.4%
18 and over
14.7%
Married-couple families
7.1%
Female-led households
28.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| High blood pressure | 39.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.9% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.4% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 31.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.1% |
| Poor mental health | 18.8% |
| Poor physical health | 14.3% |
| No health insurance | 13.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 55.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 17.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,229 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 15.2% |
| 65 and over | 39.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.5% |
| Public insurance | 44.2% |
| No insurance | 9.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,366 | 92.0% |
| Spanish | 6,286 | 14.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,087 | 7.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 749 | 1.8% |
| Other languages | 1,480 | 3.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,818 | 80.0% |
| Born in same state | 36,162 | 78.6% |
| Born in different state | 28,597 | 62.1% |
| Foreign born | 656 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,215 | 20.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,528 | 38.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,657 | 10.1% |
| French | 3,296 | 7.2% |
| Arab | 2,688 | 5.8% |
| English | 290 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 122 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 109 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 101 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 53 | 0.1% |
| German | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40214
What city is ZIP code 40214 in?
ZIP code 40214 is primarily assigned to Louisville, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40214 in?
ZIP code 40214 falls within Jefferson County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40214?
17% of residents in ZIP code 40214 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40214?
The median home value in ZIP code 40214 is $169,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 40214?
ZIP code 40214 has an estimated population of 46,033 residents, with a density of 3,075 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 40214?
The median household income in ZIP code 40214 is $55,218, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 40214 in?
ZIP code 40214 observes the EST timezone.