ZIP Code 40231 in Louisville, KY

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Louisville, Kentucky
County:Jefferson County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:21:59 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:502
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:38.2545, -85.7595
Land Area:0.067 sq mi
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40231 - Louisville, KY

ZIP Code 40231, Louisville

Small Town
LocationJefferson County, KY
Area0.1 sq mi
HouseholdsN/A
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box ZIP code serving Louisville's centralized mail processing operations
  • The facility is located on Gardiner Lane in the South Side neighborhood of Louisville
  • It maintains 23 PO Box routes serving 76 registered businesses
  • The ZIP code covers only 0.067 square miles, focused on the postal facility itself
  • This isn't a residential ZIP code—it serves specialized postal processing functions
  • Five named facilities operate at this location, including the Louisville Processing and Distribution Center

Postal Operations

The post office serves the broader Louisville area through centralized processing rather than local delivery. Named facilities at this location include the Main Office Window Unit, the Louisville P&DC, and the Louisville Federal Credit Union. This ZIP operates as part of Louisville's larger postal infrastructure, handling specialized mail processing for the metropolitan region rather than functioning as a traditional neighborhood post office.

Street Name Patterns

Single Facility Location

Only one street appears in this ZIP's records—Gardiner Lane, where the Louisville postal processing facilities are located. This reflects the ZIP's specialized function as a processing center rather than a delivery zone.

Nearby Areas

South Side Watterson Park Newburg Poplar Level Hayfield Dundee
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 40231 has 0 residents and 0 households. Age detail is not available. Gender breakdown is not available. Race and ethnicity breakdown is not available.

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:0Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:0.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:0Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:0.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:0.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--00000000000000
Decennial Census0------------------0--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 0

Male Median Age: 0

Female Median Age: 0

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Male000000000000000000
Female000000000000000000
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:00%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:0100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:00%0.0 years
Females:00%0.0 years
Total:0100%0.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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.

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 40231 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,860Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 40231 is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, within the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31140) and Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,283,566 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 40231. It covers 0.067 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-INSource: Census
CBSA Number:31140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,283,566Source: Census
MSA:Louisville, KY-IN MSASource: Census
Land Area:0.067 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


40232 | | 40229

Schools in ZIP Code 40231


We could not locate which school district 40231 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce 8711 Lagrange Rd Building D
Louisville, KY 40242
District: Jefferson County School DistrictNearby
Jefferson Technical College 727 West Chestnut
Louisville, KY 40203
District: Jefferson County School DistrictNearby
Kentucky Tech - Jefferson Campus 727 West Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40203
District: Jefferson County School DistrictNearby
J. Graham Brown School 546 South First Street
Louisville, KY 40202
District: Jefferson County School DistrictNearby
Ahrens Educational Resource Center 546 S First St
Louisville, KY 40202
District: Jefferson County School DistrictNearby
St Francis School 233 W Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
District: Private SchoolNearby
Presentation Academy 861 S 4th St
Louisville, KY 40203
District: Private SchoolNearby
Nativity Academy At St Boniface 529 E Liberty St
Louisville, KY 40202
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 40231


Jefferson Community And Technical College 109 East Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
Type: Post Secondary
Spalding University 901 S Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40203-2188
Type: Post Secondary
Simmons College Of Kentucky 1018 South 7th Street
Louisville, KY 40203-3322
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Louisville 2301 S 3rd St
Louisville, KY 40292-0001
Type: Post Secondary
Ideal Beauty Academy 1401 Youngstown Dr
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Type: Post Secondary
Pj's College Of Cosmetology- Jeffersonville 1710 E. 10th Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47130-6290
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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