40243 ZIP Code – Louisville, Kentucky

40243 is a ZIP code serving Louisville, Kentucky in Jefferson County with a population of approximately 11,943 residents. The median household income is $85,716 — well above the Kentucky average and above the national average. Median home values of $288,100 are near the national average, with 63.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,317 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 63% single-family (decreasing), 32% apartments (increasing).

The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average. About 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 51.5%, well above the national average. Residents have a median age of 47.8, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 40223, 40242, 40245.

ZIP Code 40243 Data

Population 11,943
Median Household Income $85,716
Median Home Value $288,100
Median Rent $1,317
Median Age 47.8
Unemployment Rate 6.6%
Poverty Rate 7.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.5%
State Kentucky

ZIP 40243 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 40243KY Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population11k5,90210k
Median Household Income$85k$55k$73k
Median Home Value$288k$139k$258k
Median Rent$1,317$801$1,088
Median Age47.842.443.2
Unemployment Rate6.6%5.6%5.0%
Poverty Rate7.4%21.4%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher51.5%16.9%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
40223 LOUISVILLE 23,477 $93,498
40242 LOUISVILLE 11,544 $78,994
40245 LOUISVILLE 38,861 $118,333
40222 LOUISVILLE 21,359 $81,902
40220 LOUISVILLE 34,649 $72,803