40217 ZIP Code — Louisville, KY
Jefferson County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40217 is located in Louisville, Kentucky, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 2.40 square miles and serves a population of 12,439 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 502.
About ZIP code 40217
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 $208,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
The gap between median ($70,771) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
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 high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
12,439
population
2.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
40217 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 40217
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40217. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Louisville | Acceptable |
| Louisville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
40292 Louisville (1.4 mi)
40208 Louisville (1.6 mi)
40204 Louisville (1.7 mi)
40209 Louisville (1.8 mi)
40203 Louisville (2.9 mi)
40213 Louisville (2.9 mi)
40041 Masonic Home (2.9 mi)
40225 Louisville (2.9 mi)
40283 Louisville (2.9 mi)
40266 Louisville (2.9 mi)
40280 Louisville (2.9 mi)
40281 Louisville (2.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,439 |
| Population density | 5,183 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 111 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.40 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.2170 |
| Longitude | -85.7338 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 502 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.0% | 42.4% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.6% | 31.3% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.2% | 20.3% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
12,439
Population
5,183
People per sq mi
35.1
Median age
$70,771
Median household income
$51,107
Per capita income
$208,300
Median home value
$1,146
Median monthly rent
60.2%
Home ownership
14.2%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
4,152
Housing units
46.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
354
Under 5
311
268
5–9
235
107
10–14
93
86
15–19
75
846
20–24
741
1,636
25–34
1,434
865
35–44
759
604
45–54
530
427
55–59
375
444
60–64
390
656
65–74
574
242
75–84
213
93
85+
81
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,423 | 11.4% |
| 18 and over | 11,016 | 88.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,859 | 14.9% |
| Median age | 35.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.7%
Black or African American
6.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Asian
3.6%
Other race
2.9%
Two or more races
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,436 | 80.7% |
| Black or African American | 789 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 495 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 470 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 378 | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 358 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.0% | 42.4% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.6% | 31.3% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.2% | 20.3% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
8.1%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $70,771 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
5.8%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
22.6%
$200k–$300k
46.8%
$300k–$500k
8.3%
$500k–$1M
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,146 |
| Owner occupied | 60.2% |
| Renter occupied | 39.8% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 74.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.02 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 16.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 42.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 42.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% |
| 3 or more | 17.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.6% |
| Electricity | 27.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,531 | 24.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 782 | 12.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,909 | 30.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,976 | 31.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 757 | 12.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,567 | 25.3% |
| Average household size | 1.97 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 56.1% | 41.6% |
| Married | 29.6% | 31.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 15.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
22.9%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
27.8%
Graduate / professional
19.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 116 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 73 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 543 | 24.7% |
| High school | 125 | 5.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,340 | 61.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Professional & management
16.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.5%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Retail trade
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Construction
5.6%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Other services
3.0%
Information
2.4%
Public administration
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.9% |
| Service | 14.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.8% |
| Production & transportation | 15.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.3% |
| Government | 11.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 3.9% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 10.6% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
Poverty
All people
14.2%
Under 18 years
7.6%
18 and over
15.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
37.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.1% |
| Retirement income | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| High blood pressure | 34.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 24.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 9.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 466 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 53.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.7% |
| Public insurance | 27.2% |
| No insurance | 5.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,774 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 71 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 23 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 38 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,795 | 94.8% |
| Born in same state | 11,714 | 94.2% |
| Born in different state | 8,621 | 69.3% |
| Foreign born | 81 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 644 | 5.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 139 | 21.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,918 | 15.4% |
| French | 1,737 | 14% |
| Arab | 482 | 3.9% |
| English | 102 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 98 | 0.8% |
| German | 82 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 42 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 27 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 49.8% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40217
What city is ZIP code 40217 in?
ZIP code 40217 is primarily assigned to Louisville, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40217 in?
ZIP code 40217 falls within Jefferson County, Kentucky.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 40217?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 40217?
ZIP code 40217 has an estimated population of 12,439 residents, with a density of 5,187 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40217?
The median home value in ZIP code 40217 is $208,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 40217?
The median household income in ZIP code 40217 is $70,771, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 40217 in?
ZIP code 40217 observes the EST timezone.