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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 40212 has 16,360 residents and 6,666 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 38.3 years, slightly younger than the state (39.4) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.9% male and 53.1% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (60.8%, much higher than the state average of 8.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (32.5%, much lower than the state average of 82.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (8.0%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	16,360Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	15,160Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	17,157Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	4,272.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$35,389Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,666Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$78,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.45Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.47Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	18,478	18,628	18,359	17,308	18,348	18,031	17,965	17,486	16,700	16,248	16,548	15,412	15,160
Decennial Census	17,685	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	16,360	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 38.3

Male Median Age: 36.6

Female Median Age: 39.6

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	520	638	690	569	405	429	440	423	451	470	489	549	559	470	273	149	78	71
Female	525	612	594	498	442	557	604	563	548	523	534	606	616	555	362	209	162	177
Total	1,045	1,250	1,284	1,067	847	986	1,044	986	999	993	1,023	1,155	1,175	1,025	635	358	240	248

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	5,322	33.60%
Black:	9,946	62.79%
Hispanic:*	299	1.89%
Asian:	29	0.18%
American Indian:	50	0.32%
Hawaiian:	3	0.02%
Other:	191	1.21%
Total:	15,840	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	7,673	46.90%	36.6 years
Females:	8,687	53.10%	39.6 years
Total:	16,360	100%	38.3 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	15,006	98.98%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	46	0.30%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	58	0.38%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	50	0.71%
Total Population:	15,160	100%
Total Native Population:	15,052	99.29%
Total Foreign-born Population:	108	0.71%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $35,389, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $8,677 (32.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,511. Family households earn a median of $42,122 versus $23,947 for nonfamily households (a difference of $18,175). By gender, male median income is $40,425 and female is $43,876, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,451 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 52.3%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.8%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Production (28.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$26,712	$26,843	$27,212	$25,600	$26,713	$25,470	$26,089	$24,957	$26,878	$28,646	$31,377	$33,605	$35,389
Median Family Income	$28,926	$29,604	$29,758	$29,832	$31,880	$31,477	$31,057	$31,368	$31,147	$31,411	$33,321	$37,972	$42,122
Median NonFamily Income	$17,311	$18,750	$18,996	$16,895	$17,397	$17,448	$18,149	$17,678	$18,669	$20,169	$21,957	$24,197	$23,947
Median Male Income	$29,214	$30,774	$31,111	$31,781	$34,767	$31,723	$32,282	$34,311	$35,560	$33,862	$38,325	$40,985	$40,425
Median Female Income	$27,345	$27,735	$28,111	$29,247	$27,616	$27,917	$27,045	$26,857	$27,184	$29,640	$32,447	$37,215	$43,876

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	5,481	46.09%
Unemployed:	674	5.67%
Not In Labor Force:	5,738	48.25%
Total:	11,893	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,499	27.35%
Service:	1,256	22.92%
Sales and Office:	818	14.92%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	348	6.35%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,560	28.46%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,481	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $78,100, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $6,800 (9.54%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,900. The median gross rent is $917, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $207 (29.15%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $207. Of occupied housing, owners make up 49.78% (49.61% with a mortgage, 50.39% free-and-clear) and renters 50.22% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.97%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$71,300	$68,700	$65,600	$61,200	$61,300	$62,000	$61,100	$61,700	$64,200	$65,600	$65,900	$82,600	$78,100

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	611	18.86%
$500 to $999:	1,255	38.73%
$1,000 to $1,499:	967	29.85%
$1,500 to $1,999:	211	6.51%
$2,000 to $2,499:	8	0.25%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	188	5.80%
Total:	3,240	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$710	$734	$726	$735	$731	$732	$715	$727	$710	$728	$769	$816	$917

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,593	24.69%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,618	25.08%
Renter Occupied:	3,240	50.22%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,451	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,451	80.03%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,610	19.97%
Total Housing Units:	8,061	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,471	80.28%
Multi-Family Units:	1,558	19.33%
Other Units:	32	0.40%
Total Housing Units:	8,061	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 12.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 81.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.30%, which is on par with the state rate (5.90%). Private coverage is 33.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 68.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 32.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.10 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (53.20%). College enrollment is 14.59%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	380	3.75%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,526	15.06%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,531	44.71%
Some college, no degree:	1,831	18.07%
Associate's degree:	584	5.76%
Bachelor's degree:	766	7.56%
Graduate or professional degree:	516	5.09%
Total:	10,134	100%
High school or higher:	8,228	81.19%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,282	12.65%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	5,019	30.48%
Public Insurance:	10,349	62.84%
No Insurance:	1,101	6.69%
Total:	16,469	100%
Has Health Insurance:	15,368	93.31%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	32.0%	30.9%	30.7%	32.0%	29.6%	32.4%	35.6%	34.0%	34.1%	34.9%	33.9%	31.7%	32.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	62	1.77%
Kindergarten:	129	3.68%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,863	53.20%
High school (grades 9-12):	937	26.76%
College or graduate school:	511	14.59%
Total:	3,502	100%
Early Childhood:	191	5.45%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,929	83.64%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Louisville, Kentucky
County:	Jefferson County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	11:22:29 PM
Population:	16,360 [See All]
Area Code:	502
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	38.2701, -85.7994
Land Area:	3.829 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/40212/zip-code-40212.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	7,003Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	263Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,812Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,472Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	251Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	142Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$13,240,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$54,434,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	1,319Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-INSource: Census
CBSA Number:	31140Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	1,361,847Source: Census
MSA:	Louisville, KY-IN MSASource: Census
Land Area:	3.829 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.005 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	319.34 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	2148000Source: Census
Place Name:	Louisville city; KentuckySource: Census

ZIP Code 40212 in Louisville, KY

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 40212

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 40212

Sources & References