40242 ZIP Code — Louisville, KY
Jefferson County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40242 is located in Louisville, Kentucky, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 2.86 square miles and serves a population of 11,544 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 502.
About ZIP code 40242
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 $277,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $78,994. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
11,544
population
2.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
40242 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 40242
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40242. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Louisville | Acceptable |
| Louisville | Acceptable |
| Louisville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
40241 Louisville (1.7 mi)
40222 Louisville (1.8 mi)
40223 Louisville (2.9 mi)
40207 Louisville (3.8 mi)
40243 Louisville (4.2 mi)
40220 Louisville (4.6 mi)
40056 Pewee Valley (5.9 mi)
40205 Louisville (5.9 mi)
40206 Louisville (6.1 mi)
47130 Jeffersonville (6.7 mi)
40218 Louisville (6.9 mi)
40059 Prospect (6.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,544 |
| Population density | 4,036 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 111 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.86 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.2782 |
| Longitude | -85.5940 |
| 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 | 29.9% | 42.4% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.4% | 31.3% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.2% | 20.3% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
11,544
Population
4,036
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$78,994
Median household income
$43,497
Per capita income
$277,000
Median home value
$1,212
Median monthly rent
68.9%
Home ownership
7.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
3,522
Housing units
45.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
469
Under 5
564
357
5–9
429
305
10–14
367
295
15–19
355
244
20–24
294
887
25–34
1,064
589
35–44
708
534
45–54
641
335
55–59
403
328
60–64
394
598
65–74
717
220
75–84
265
83
85+
99
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,004 | 26.0% |
| 18 and over | 8,540 | 74.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,982 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.1%
Black or African American
14.5%
Asian
4.6%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Other race
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,732 | 74.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,707 | 14.5% |
| Asian | 545 | 4.6% |
| Two or more races | 404 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 244 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 122 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.9% | 42.4% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.4% | 31.3% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.2% | 20.3% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
3.2%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
7.3%
$50k–$75k
22.4%
$75k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
9.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 9.0% |
| Median income | $78,994 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
5.2%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
35.4%
$300k–$500k
40.4%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $277,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,212 |
| Owner occupied | 68.9% |
| Renter occupied | 31.1% |
| Vacant | 3.7% |
| Single-family detached | 70.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.2% |
| 3 or more | 14.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.7% |
| Electricity | 36.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,981 | 40.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 199 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 857 | 17.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,805 | 37.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,367 | 28.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,436 | 29.7% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.9% | 31.4% |
| Married | 54.0% | 42.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 8.0% | 16.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
17.8%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
26.7%
Graduate / professional
18.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 191 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 255 | 9.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,078 | 41.5% |
| High school | 581 | 22.4% |
| College / grad school | 493 | 19.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.8%
Retail trade
12.3%
Professional & management
9.8%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Finance & real estate
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Other services
6.5%
Construction
4.9%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
2.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.7% |
| Service | 12.8% |
| Sales & office | 24.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.1% |
| Government | 11.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.1% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 13.1% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.3%
Under 18 years
11.8%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
0.5%
Female-led households
25.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.5% |
| Retirement income | 22.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| High blood pressure | 35.9% |
| High cholesterol | 35.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.1% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 7.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 69.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 515 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 28.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.6% |
| Public insurance | 35.6% |
| No insurance | 7.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,511 | 91.1% |
| Spanish | 418 | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 67 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 74 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 83 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,405 | 90.1% |
| Born in same state | 10,204 | 88.4% |
| Born in different state | 6,758 | 58.5% |
| Foreign born | 201 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,139 | 9.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 371 | 32.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,648 | 14.3% |
| Italian | 1,540 | 13.3% |
| Arab | 989 | 8.6% |
| English | 180 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 84 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 37 | 0.3% |
| German | 31 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 24 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.9% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40242
What city is ZIP code 40242 in?
ZIP code 40242 is primarily assigned to Louisville, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40242 in?
ZIP code 40242 falls within Jefferson County, Kentucky.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 40242?
46% 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 40242?
ZIP code 40242 has an estimated population of 11,544 residents, with a density of 4,036 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40242?
The median home value in ZIP code 40242 is $277,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 40242?
The median household income in ZIP code 40242 is $78,994, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 40242 in?
ZIP code 40242 observes the EST timezone.