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Population and households in ZIP 40208
Household size in ZIP 40208
| Period | ZIP 40208 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 40208 is a place of small households, averaging 2.17 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 dropped from 2.35, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 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 40208
| Period | ZIP 40208 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.7 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.1 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.3 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 40208 is young: half of its residents are under 29.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 28.7, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four are younger.
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 40208
| Period | ZIP 40208 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in ZIP 40208 (18.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, in line with the national trend. Only 11 of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 40208
Renters in ZIP 40208
| Period | ZIP 40208 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.7% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 75.4% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.0% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 73.1% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 40208: 73.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 45.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only four of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 40208
| Period | ZIP 40208 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.3% of the housing in ZIP 40208, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 40208
| Period | ZIP 40208 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 40208 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northeast. Only nine of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 40208
| Period | ZIP 40208 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $527 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $651 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $749 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,029 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$502 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 40208 pays $1,029 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $502 a month since 2006–10, up 95%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 40208
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 40208
| Period | ZIP 40208 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.1% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.8% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.2% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 40208 (35.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
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 40208
| Period | ZIP 40208 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.4% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.7% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.2% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 40208 is close to the national rate: 88.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Louisville area overall (91.1%). The share with a diploma is up 10.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 40208
| Period | ZIP 40208 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −12.6 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in ZIP 40208: 7.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 12.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 40208 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 40208 | 2.17 | 29.3 | 18.2% | 73.1% | 16.3% | 1952 | $1,029 | 35.2% | 88.4% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 40217 | 1.86 | 36.5 | 6.4% | 40.4% | 12.6% | 1949 | $1,276 | 52.0% | 94.1% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 40210 | 2.52 | 38.4 | 29.0% | 57.0% | 20.1% | 1947 | $865 | 7.9% | 81.6% | 14.6% |
| ZIP 40203 | 2.01 | 34.1 | 22.7% | 75.9% | 18.3% | 1961 | $946 | 23.6% | 86.5% | 12.6% |
| ZIP 40209 | 1.79 | 48.3 | 9.4% | 55.7% | 14.2% | 1955 | $1,176 | 21.7% | 74.9% | 14.2% |
| ZIP 40215 | 2.50 | 36.7 | 21.9% | 57.8% | 11.8% | 1956 | $1,086 | 14.0% | 77.5% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 40202 | 1.46 | 40.6 | 11.5% | 87.1% | 20.5% | 1974 | $931 | 27.3% | 88.1% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 40204 | 1.75 | 39.5 | 5.6% | 51.3% | 13.1% | 1946 | $1,226 | 60.8% | 95.5% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 40211 | 2.41 | 37.2 | 25.5% | 59.0% | 20.8% | 1954 | $953 | 11.8% | 84.9% | 15.8% |
| ZIP 40213 | 2.29 | 40.0 | 12.6% | 37.0% | 5.1% | 1957 | $1,099 | 24.5% | 89.4% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 40212 | 2.47 | 40.3 | 24.5% | 50.0% | 16.7% | 1942 | $1,059 | 13.0% | 82.5% | 8.9% |
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 40208. 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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