🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

40272

Louisville

ZIP Code 40272 is a standard zip code serving Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky (KY), in Jefferson County, United States. It has an estimated population of 37,394 with a median household income of $48,747. The area falls within the America/Kentucky/Louisville timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Kentucky (KY)
County: Jefferson
City: Louisville
Timezone: America/Kentucky/Louisville

Coordinates

Latitude: 38.084600
Longitude: -85.851000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 34.11 mi²
Water Area: 2.74 mi²
Population Density: 1096.0 people per mi² (75th percentile)
Bounding Box: 38.148021°N, 38.000946°S, -85.780768°E, -85.947114°W

With 37,394 residents spread across 34.11 square miles, this area has a population density of 1096.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

37,394

Population

90th percentile

$48,747

Median Income

50th percentile

$116,900

Median Home Value

45th percentile

34.11 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 40272 is $48,747, and the median home value is $116,900.

Housing

15,277

Total Units

14,240

Occupied Units

93.2%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

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40207

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40208

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40209

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40210

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