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Population and households in ZIP 40228
Household size in ZIP 40228
| Period | ZIP 40228 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, ZIP 40228 sits right at the national average. The typical household here is bigger than in the Louisville area overall, where it has 2.50 people. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the center.
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 40228
| Period | ZIP 40228 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.1 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
At 39.4, the median age in ZIP 40228 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 37.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 40228
| Period | ZIP 40228 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 40228 (12.4%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.0 points, even as the national share fell.
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 40228
Renters in ZIP 40228
| Period | ZIP 40228 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 40228 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (33.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 40228
| Period | ZIP 40228 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 40228: 6.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Louisville area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 40228
| Period | ZIP 40228 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 40228 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 40228
| Period | ZIP 40228 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $796 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $860 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,156 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,501 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$705 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 40228 runs $1,501 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Louisville area overall ($1,200). Rents are up $705 a month from 2006–10, an 89% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 40228
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 40228
| Period | ZIP 40228 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.8% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.2% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 40228 than nationally: 32.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The picture is much the same across the Louisville area. The share with a degree is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 40228
| Period | ZIP 40228 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 40228 is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, in line with the national trend.
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 40228
| Period | ZIP 40228 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 40228 runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.8 points, 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 40228 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 40228 | 2.65 | 39.4 | 12.4% | 21.4% | 6.9% | 1988 | $1,501 | 32.2% | 93.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 40291 | 2.60 | 39.9 | 11.1% | 23.6% | 4.1% | 1992 | $1,533 | 31.1% | 93.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 40219 | 2.45 | 37.1 | 21.6% | 45.3% | 4.8% | 1974 | $1,021 | 21.6% | 86.5% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 40229 | 2.69 | 37.5 | 13.1% | 27.0% | 5.0% | 1991 | $1,402 | 25.0% | 88.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 40218 | 2.57 | 36.2 | 15.6% | 50.7% | 7.2% | 1973 | $1,185 | 28.7% | 87.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 40299 | 2.47 | 41.7 | 9.6% | 24.6% | 5.6% | 1991 | $1,256 | 44.8% | 95.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 40220 | 2.25 | 41.6 | 9.2% | 34.3% | 5.6% | 1973 | $1,309 | 43.9% | 95.0% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 40213 | 2.29 | 40.0 | 12.6% | 37.0% | 5.1% | 1957 | $1,099 | 24.5% | 89.4% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 40205 | 2.27 | 43.4 | 5.9% | 25.6% | 6.6% | 1947 | $1,239 | 67.3% | 97.1% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 40118 | 2.65 | 35.2 | 12.9% | 35.4% | 6.1% | 1977 | $1,235 | 14.2% | 80.9% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 40047 | 2.69 | 41.4 | 10.2% | 11.2% | 5.2% | 1997 | $1,069 | 26.7% | 93.0% | 3.6% |
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 40228. 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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