40245 ZIP Code, Louisville, KY
40245 is a ZIP code in Louisville, Kentucky — mostly in Jefferson County (72% of its land), with smaller parts in Shelby County. It covers 33 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 40056, 40014 and 40067. 39,835 people live here in 15,048 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Kentucky ZIP codes. At about 1,222 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $122,948, well above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Louisville, KY
- County: Jefferson County
- Land area: 33 sq mi
- Population: 39,835
- Median household income: $122,948
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 39,835 |
| Households | 15,048 |
| Median household income | $122,948 |
| Income per person | $62,005 |
| Median age | 40.8 |
| Homeowners | 77.0% |
| Median home value | $445,300 |
| Median rent | $1,688 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% |
| Broadband internet | 95.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 12.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.1% |
| $10–15K | 1.7% |
| $15–25K | 3.6% |
| $25–35K | 6.6% |
| $35–50K | 5.7% |
| $50–75K | 9.7% |
| $75–100K | 11.2% |
| $100–150K | 18.3% |
| $150–200K | 14.1% |
| $200K+ | 27.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.6% |
| 10–19 | 13.8% |
| 20–24 | 5.0% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–44 | 13.5% |
| 45–54 | 15.1% |
| 55–64 | 12.6% |
| 65–74 | 10.3% |
| 75+ | 6.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 52.1% |
| Owned outright | 22.9% |
| Rented | 22.2% |
| Vacant | 2.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.2% |
| Townhome | 7.3% |
| 2–4 units | 6.8% |
| 5–19 units | 6.6% |
| 20+ units | 5.6% |
| Mobile / other | 0.5% |
Businesses in 40245
747 business establishments with 17,109 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 123
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 85
- Finance and Insurance: 65
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 59
- Construction: 58
- Retail Trade: 58
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 54
- Accommodation and Food Services: 54
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 40056 — Pewee Valley city, KY (3.6 mi)
- 40014 — Crestwood city, KY (5.1 mi)
- 40067 — Simpsonville city, KY (5.1 mi)
- 40223 — Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY (5.1 mi)
- 40243 — Middletown city, KY (5.1 mi)
- 40010 — Buckner CDP, KY (7.3 mi)
- 40023 — Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY (7.3 mi)
- 40241 — Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY (7.4 mi)
Areas that include 40245
- Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY ZIP codes — 23 ZIP codes
- Worthington Hills, KY ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Coldstream, KY ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Louisville, KY ZIP codes — 35 ZIP codes
- Jefferson County ZIP codes — 39 ZIP codes
- Shelby County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Kentucky ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 33: highest median household income in Jefferson County
- No. 3 of 33: highest median home value in Jefferson County
- No. 4 of 33: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Jefferson County
- No. 10 of 33: highest share of households with children in Jefferson County
- No. 9 of 33: highest median age in Jefferson County
- No. 2 of 33: fastest population growth in Jefferson County
- No. 1 of 30: highest median household income in Louisville, KY
- No. 1 of 30: highest median home value in Louisville, KY
- No. 2 of 30: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Louisville, KY
- No. 8 of 30: highest share of households with children in Louisville, KY
- No. 7 of 30: highest median age in Louisville, KY
- No. 1 of 30: fastest population growth in Louisville, KY
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ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 40245, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 40245 in?
- 40245 is a Louisville, KY mailing address. By land area, 70% lies inside Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) and 1% lies inside Middletown; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 40245 in?
- 40245 is mostly in Jefferson County (72% of its land), with smaller parts in Shelby County.
- What is the population of 40245?
- About 39,835 people (±2,247), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 37,866.
- What is the median household income in 40245?
- $122,948 (±$8,539), compared with $63,726 for Kentucky as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 40245?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 40245 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 40245?
- The closest, measured center to center: 40056 (3.6 mi, Pewee Valley), 40014 (5.1 mi, Crestwood), 40067 (5.1 mi, Simpsonville), 40223 (5.1 mi, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY), 40243 (5.1 mi, Middletown) and 40010 (7.3 mi, Buckner).
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