40291 ZIP Code, Louisville, KY
40291 is a ZIP code in Louisville, Kentucky in Jefferson County. It covers 23 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 40228, 40299 and 40229. 41,222 people live here in 16,591 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Kentucky ZIP codes. At about 1,821 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $81,267, above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Louisville, KY
- County: Jefferson County
- Land area: 23 sq mi
- Population: 41,222
- Median household income: $81,267
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 41,222 |
| Households | 16,591 |
| Median household income | $81,267 |
| Income per person | $40,580 |
| Median age | 39.1 |
| Homeowners | 76.7% |
| Median home value | $276,900 |
| Median rent | $1,207 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% |
| Broadband internet | 93.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.0% |
| $10–15K | 1.9% |
| $15–25K | 4.9% |
| $25–35K | 6.0% |
| $35–50K | 11.4% |
| $50–75K | 15.7% |
| $75–100K | 16.1% |
| $100–150K | 17.9% |
| $150–200K | 10.9% |
| $200K+ | 10.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.9% |
| 10–19 | 10.8% |
| 20–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 13.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.9% |
| 45–54 | 12.5% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65–74 | 10.6% |
| 75+ | 7.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 51.7% |
| Owned outright | 23.4% |
| Rented | 22.3% |
| Vacant | 2.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 67.9% |
| Townhome | 8.6% |
| 2–4 units | 8.3% |
| 5–19 units | 9.3% |
| 20+ units | 3.8% |
| Mobile / other | 2.1% |
Businesses in 40291
540 business establishments with 4,971 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 83
- Retail Trade: 68
- Construction: 67
- Accommodation and Food Services: 56
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 48
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 43
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 42
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 40
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 40228 — Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY (3.2 mi)
- 40299 — Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY (3.8 mi)
- 40229 — Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY (5.1 mi)
- 40218 — Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY (6.1 mi)
- 40219 — Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY (6.2 mi)
- 40047 — Mount Washington city, KY (6.4 mi)
- 40220 — Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY (6.5 mi)
- 40231 — Louisville city, KY (7.9 mi)
Areas that include 40291
- Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY ZIP codes — 23 ZIP codes
- Louisville, KY ZIP codes — 35 ZIP codes
- Jefferson County ZIP codes — 39 ZIP codes
- Kentucky ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 10 of 33: highest median household income in Jefferson County
- No. 5 of 33: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Jefferson County
- No. 6 of 33: fastest population growth in Jefferson County
- No. 8 of 30: highest median household income in Louisville, KY
- No. 3 of 30: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Louisville, KY
- No. 4 of 30: fastest population growth in Louisville, KY
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 40291, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 40291 in?
- 40291 is a Louisville, KY mailing address. By land area, 99% lies inside Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance).
- What county is 40291 in?
- 40291 is in Jefferson County.
- What is the population of 40291?
- About 41,222 people (±2,026), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 39,719.
- What is the median household income in 40291?
- $81,267 (±$4,138), 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 40291?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 40291 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 40291?
- The closest, measured center to center: 40228 (3.2 mi, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY), 40299 (3.8 mi, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY), 40229 (5.1 mi, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY), 40218 (6.1 mi, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY), 40219 (6.2 mi, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY) and 40047 (6.4 mi, Mount Washington).
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