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Population and households in ZIP 40206
Household size in ZIP 40206
| Period | ZIP 40206 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.00 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.99 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.01 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.93 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 40206 is a place of small households, averaging 1.93 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.00, in line with the national trend. Of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 40206
| Period | ZIP 40206 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 40206 are younger than 40.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 39.5 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 40206
| Period | ZIP 40206 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.6% of households in ZIP 40206, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only six of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 40206
Renters in ZIP 40206
| Period | ZIP 40206 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.7% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.7% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.0% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.1% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 40206 than nationally: 48.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 34.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southeast. Of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 40206
| Period | ZIP 40206 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 40206 as nationally: 9.8%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Louisville area as a whole (7.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.4 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 40206
| Period | ZIP 40206 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 40206 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1957, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1953 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing. Of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 40206
| Period | ZIP 40206 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $677 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $759 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $902 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,194 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$516 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 40206 costs $1,194 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $516 a month since 2006–10, up 76%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 40206
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 40206
| Period | ZIP 40206 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.2% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.8% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.3% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 40206: 58.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.1 points, mirroring the country. Only eight of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 40206
| Period | ZIP 40206 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.4% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.9% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 40206: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.9 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 40206 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Kentucky ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 40206
| Period | ZIP 40206 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 40206 runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 40206 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 40206 | 1.93 | 40.0 | 4.6% | 48.1% | 9.8% | 1957 | $1,194 | 58.3% | 95.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 40280 | 2.44 | 23.7 | 5.4% | 21.5% | 9.1% | 1941 | $984 | 88.0% | 100.0% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 40204 | 1.75 | 39.5 | 5.6% | 51.3% | 13.1% | 1946 | $1,226 | 60.8% | 95.5% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 40205 | 2.27 | 43.4 | 5.9% | 25.6% | 6.6% | 1947 | $1,239 | 67.3% | 97.1% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 40207 | 2.11 | 43.6 | 6.7% | 31.0% | 6.4% | 1961 | $1,421 | 67.0% | 98.1% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 40202 | 1.46 | 40.6 | 11.5% | 87.1% | 20.5% | 1974 | $931 | 27.3% | 88.1% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 40203 | 2.01 | 34.1 | 22.7% | 75.9% | 18.3% | 1961 | $946 | 23.6% | 86.5% | 12.6% |
| ZIP 40217 | 1.86 | 36.5 | 6.4% | 40.4% | 12.6% | 1949 | $1,276 | 52.0% | 94.1% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 47130 | 2.31 | 40.7 | 13.2% | 28.5% | 8.6% | 1983 | $1,137 | 28.7% | 91.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 40025 | 2.37 | 56.1 | 0.3% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 1973 | $1,920 | 86.6% | 99.0% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 40208 | 2.17 | 29.3 | 18.2% | 73.1% | 16.3% | 1952 | $1,029 | 35.2% | 88.4% | 7.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 40206. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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