40215 ZIP Code — Louisville, KY

Jefferson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40215 is located in Louisville, Kentucky, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 3.49 square miles and serves a population of 19,494 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 502.

About ZIP code 40215

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,500. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $41,397. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 40215 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.

19,494

population

3.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40215 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40215

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40215. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Louisville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40214 Louisville (2.1 mi) 40209 Louisville (2.1 mi) 40208 Louisville (2.2 mi) 40292 Louisville (2.2 mi) 40210 Louisville (2.7 mi) 40216 Louisville (3 mi) 40217 Louisville (3.3 mi) 40211 Louisville (3.6 mi) 40213 Louisville (4.1 mi) 40203 Louisville (4.3 mi) 40041 Masonic Home (4.5 mi) 40225 Louisville (4.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	19,494
Population density	5,586 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	3.49 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.1919
Longitude	-85.7855
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	66.7%	42.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	31.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	20.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	6.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

19,494

Population

5,586

People per sq mi

36.2

Median age

$41,397

Median household income

$21,134

Per capita income

$97,500

Median home value

$920

Median monthly rent

42.5%

Home ownership

28.9%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

4,560

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

622

Under 5

574

1,055

5–9

973

631

10–14

583

585

15–19

539

582

20–24

537

1,500

25–34

1,383

1,271

35–44

1,173

1,028

45–54

949

926

55–59

855

799

60–64

738

714

65–74

658

319

75–84

295

107

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,179	26.6%
18 and over	14,315	73.4%
65 and over	2,191	11.2%
Median age	36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.2%

Black or African American 32.6%

Two or more races 7.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Asian 2.4%

Other race 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,514	52.2%
Black or African American	6,571	32.6%
Two or more races	1,571	7.8%
Hispanic or Latino	634	3.1%
Asian	480	2.4%
Other race	334	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.7%	42.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	31.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	20.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	6.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$41,397

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 45.2%

$100k–$150k 31.7%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 1.6%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,500
Median rent / month	$920
Owner occupied	42.5%
Renter occupied	57.5%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	4.9%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	22.1%
1940–1949	29.7%
1939 or earlier	15.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	14.5%
2 bedrooms	46.9%
3 bedrooms	28.8%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.6%
1 vehicle	44.7%
2 vehicles	25.5%
3 or more	10.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.2%
Electricity	32.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,596	20.4%
Cohabiting couple	901	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	2,369	30.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,957	37.8%
Households with children under 18	2,344	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,896	24.2%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.8%	41.9%
Married	23.6%	25.8%
Separated	2.2%	6.2%
Widowed	4.3%	9.9%
Divorced	15.1%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 18.1%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	402	8.8%
Kindergarten	445	9.7%
Elementary school	2,285	50.0%
High school	939	20.5%
College / grad school	501	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Manufacturing 18.3%

Retail trade 13.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Construction 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Professional & management 5.8%

Other services 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.3%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	31.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	3.4%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	6.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 28.9%

Under 18 years 44.5%

18 and over 23.5%

Married-couple families 15.2%

Female-led households 30.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	16.4%
Supplemental Security	12.3%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.3%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	37.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	27.2%
Poor mental health	21.5%
Poor physical health	17.5%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	47.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	885	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.4%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	49.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.3%
Public insurance	61.5%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,298	93.9%
Spanish	1,281	7.0%
Other Indo-European	631	3.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	196	1.1%
Other languages	138	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,936	92.0%
Born in same state	17,800	91.3%
Born in different state	14,227	73.0%
Foreign born	136	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	1,558	8.0%
Not a US citizen	447	28.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,293	11.8%
French	1,036	5.3%
Arab	891	4.6%
English	184	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	59	0.3%
Polish	35	0.2%
Norwegian	23	0.1%
Dutch	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40215

What city is ZIP code 40215 in?

ZIP code 40215 is primarily assigned to Louisville, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40215 in?

ZIP code 40215 falls within Jefferson County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40215?

29% of residents in ZIP code 40215 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 40215 mostly rentals?

58% of occupied units in ZIP code 40215 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40215?

11% 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 40215?

The median home value in ZIP code 40215 is $97,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 40215 in?

ZIP code 40215 observes the EST timezone.