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Population and households in ZIP 40215
Household size in ZIP 40215
| Period | ZIP 40215 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 40215 has 2.50 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of the Louisville area. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.47, even as the national average fell.
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 40215
| Period | ZIP 40215 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.7 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.8 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.7 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 40215 is 36.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 32.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southeast.
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 40215
| Period | ZIP 40215 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 40215: 21.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only five 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 40215
Renters in ZIP 40215
| Period | ZIP 40215 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.1% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.3% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.2% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.8% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 40215: 57.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 34.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only ten 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 40215
| Period | ZIP 40215 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 40215: 11.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 2.6 points since 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 40215
| Period | ZIP 40215 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 40215 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing. Of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 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 40215
| Period | ZIP 40215 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $690 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $738 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $818 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,086 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$395 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 40215 costs $1,086 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $395 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northwest.
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 40215
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 40215
| Period | ZIP 40215 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 40215: 14.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northeast.
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 40215
| Period | ZIP 40215 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.7% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.9% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.2% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.5% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in ZIP 40215 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only seven of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 40215
| Period | ZIP 40215 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.6 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 40215 runs well above the national rate: 11.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only four of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 40215 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 40215 | 2.50 | 36.7 | 21.9% | 57.8% | 11.8% | 1956 | $1,086 | 14.0% | 77.5% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 40209 | 1.79 | 48.3 | 9.4% | 55.7% | 14.2% | 1955 | $1,176 | 21.7% | 74.9% | 14.2% |
| ZIP 40208 | 2.17 | 29.3 | 18.2% | 73.1% | 16.3% | 1952 | $1,029 | 35.2% | 88.4% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 40214 | 2.58 | 35.8 | 17.8% | 44.3% | 9.3% | 1966 | $1,036 | 24.3% | 84.8% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 40216 | 2.58 | 39.9 | 19.0% | 33.4% | 9.4% | 1964 | $1,030 | 13.4% | 86.7% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 40210 | 2.52 | 38.4 | 29.0% | 57.0% | 20.1% | 1947 | $865 | 7.9% | 81.6% | 14.6% |
| ZIP 40217 | 1.86 | 36.5 | 6.4% | 40.4% | 12.6% | 1949 | $1,276 | 52.0% | 94.1% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 40211 | 2.41 | 37.2 | 25.5% | 59.0% | 20.8% | 1954 | $953 | 11.8% | 84.9% | 15.8% |
| ZIP 40203 | 2.01 | 34.1 | 22.7% | 75.9% | 18.3% | 1961 | $946 | 23.6% | 86.5% | 12.6% |
| ZIP 40213 | 2.29 | 40.0 | 12.6% | 37.0% | 5.1% | 1957 | $1,099 | 24.5% | 89.4% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 40202 | 1.46 | 40.6 | 11.5% | 87.1% | 20.5% | 1974 | $931 | 27.3% | 88.1% | 8.0% |
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 40215. 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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