40229 ZIP Code — Louisville, KY
Jefferson County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40229 is located in Louisville, Kentucky, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 17.51 square miles and serves a population of 39,621 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 502.
About ZIP code 40229
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $75,827. 30% 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 24 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
39,621
population
17.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
40229 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 40229
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40229. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Louisville | Acceptable |
| Louisville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
40228 Louisville (3.8 mi)
40219 Louisville (4.3 mi)
40291 Louisville (5.1 mi)
40118 Fairdale (5.5 mi)
40109 Brooks (6.2 mi)
40047 Mount Washington (6.2 mi)
40213 Louisville (6.9 mi)
40218 Louisville (7 mi)
40166 Shepherdsville (7.8 mi)
40299 Louisville (8.5 mi)
40220 Louisville (8.8 mi)
40209 Louisville (8.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39,621 |
| Population density | 2,263 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 111 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 17.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.0904 |
| Longitude | -85.6520 |
| 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 | 35.5% | 42.4% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.4% | 31.3% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.6% | 20.3% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
39,621
Population
2,263
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$75,827
Median household income
$33,255
Per capita income
$179,800
Median home value
$1,251
Median monthly rent
72.6%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
11,375
Housing units
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,154
Under 5
1,192
998
5–9
1,030
1,573
10–14
1,626
1,284
15–19
1,327
1,074
20–24
1,109
3,330
25–34
3,440
2,933
35–44
3,029
2,539
45–54
2,623
1,019
55–59
1,053
931
60–64
961
1,802
65–74
1,861
724
75–84
747
129
85+
133
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,550 | 24.1% |
| 18 and over | 30,071 | 75.9% |
| 65 and over | 5,396 | 13.6% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.2%
Black or African American
11.1%
Two or more races
6.5%
Hispanic or Latino
6.1%
Other race
2.3%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,477 | 72.2% |
| Black or African American | 4,681 | 11.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,758 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,587 | 6.1% |
| Other race | 974 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 663 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 59 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.5% | 42.4% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.4% | 31.3% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.6% | 20.3% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
17.2%
$100k–$150k
21.3%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.3% |
| Median income | $75,827 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.1%
$50k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
21.5%
$150k–$200k
31.1%
$200k–$300k
28.2%
$300k–$500k
9.9%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,251 |
| Owner occupied | 72.6% |
| Renter occupied | 27.4% |
| Vacant | 3.7% |
| Single-family detached | 78.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.6% |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.5% |
| 3 or more | 24.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.9% |
| Electricity | 40.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,597 | 51.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,615 | 10.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,368 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,308 | 22.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,162 | 34.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,897 | 26.2% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.8% | 28.8% |
| Married | 52.5% | 47.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.4%
HS graduate
35.0%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
9.7%
Bachelor's degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 223 | 2.6% |
| Kindergarten | 413 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 4,082 | 46.8% |
| High school | 2,223 | 25.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,775 | 20.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Manufacturing
14.8%
Transportation & utilities
14.4%
Retail trade
11.2%
Professional & management
8.2%
Construction
7.4%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.3%
Other services
3.7%
Public administration
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.6% |
| Service | 11.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 28.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.4% |
| Government | 10.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.7% |
| Carpool | 12.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 8.6% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
18.8%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
24.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.2% |
| Retirement income | 26.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| High blood pressure | 34.7% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 26.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.2% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.7% |
| Poor mental health | 18.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 60.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,368 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.5% |
| Under 18 | 7.1% |
| 18–64 years | 13.8% |
| 65 and over | 38.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.1% |
| Public insurance | 39.4% |
| No insurance | 5.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 37,275 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 1,744 | 4.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,287 | 3.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 241 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 189 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,539 | 92.2% |
| Born in same state | 35,572 | 89.8% |
| Born in different state | 27,188 | 68.6% |
| Foreign born | 967 | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,082 | 7.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,011 | 32.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,557 | 11.5% |
| French | 4,124 | 10.4% |
| Arab | 3,731 | 9.4% |
| English | 253 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 112 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 29 | 0.1% |
| German | 24 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 21 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.6% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40229
What city is ZIP code 40229 in?
ZIP code 40229 is primarily assigned to Louisville, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40229 in?
ZIP code 40229 falls within Jefferson County, Kentucky.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40229?
The median home value in ZIP code 40229 is $179,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 40229?
ZIP code 40229 has an estimated population of 39,621 residents, with a density of 2,263 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 40229?
The median household income in ZIP code 40229 is $75,827, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 40229 in?
ZIP code 40229 observes the EST timezone.