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Population and households in ZIP 40243
Household size in ZIP 40243
| Period | ZIP 40243 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 40243 are small: just 2.19 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.33 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 15 of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 40243
| Period | ZIP 40243 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.5 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.6 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.6, ZIP 40243 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four are older.
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 40243
| Period | ZIP 40243 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.0% of households in ZIP 40243, well below the national share of 11.6%. Only 15 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 40243
Renters in ZIP 40243
| Period | ZIP 40243 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.4% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.8% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in ZIP 40243 rent their homes (29.8%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 36.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.8 points, 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 40243
| Period | ZIP 40243 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 40243 than nationally: 7.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Louisville area.
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 40243
| Period | ZIP 40243 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 40243 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 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 40243
| Period | ZIP 40243 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $914 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,193 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,134 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,462 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$549 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 40243 pays $1,462 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the Louisville area overall ($1,200). Rent has climbed $549 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 30.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 40243
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 40243
| Period | ZIP 40243 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.0% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.1% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.5% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 40243 is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (56.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.3 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 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 40243
| Period | ZIP 40243 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.6% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.0% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 40243: 97.4% 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 1.8 points, as it has nationally. Only seven of the 203 Kentucky ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 40243
| Period | ZIP 40243 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 40243 is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Louisville area as a whole (4.8%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 1.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 40243 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 40243 | 2.19 | 46.6 | 6.0% | 29.8% | 7.0% | 1988 | $1,462 | 56.5% | 97.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 40223 | 2.34 | 43.6 | 6.3% | 30.6% | 5.1% | 1981 | $1,590 | 56.6% | 97.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 40245 | 2.69 | 40.3 | 6.7% | 23.1% | 4.4% | 2003 | $1,996 | 58.0% | 96.2% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 40299 | 2.47 | 41.7 | 9.6% | 24.6% | 5.6% | 1991 | $1,256 | 44.8% | 95.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 40242 | 2.17 | 41.3 | 8.2% | 34.3% | 3.3% | 1978 | $1,459 | 50.2% | 96.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 40222 | 2.24 | 41.6 | 5.5% | 43.6% | 8.5% | 1979 | $1,639 | 58.9% | 94.9% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 40220 | 2.25 | 41.6 | 9.2% | 34.3% | 5.6% | 1973 | $1,309 | 43.9% | 95.0% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 40241 | 2.40 | 42.9 | 5.2% | 27.7% | 3.4% | 1991 | $1,610 | 58.2% | 96.8% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 40056 | 2.72 | 43.2 | 8.3% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 1978 | $1,526 | 47.4% | 94.4% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 40207 | 2.11 | 43.6 | 6.7% | 31.0% | 6.4% | 1961 | $1,421 | 67.0% | 98.1% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 40291 | 2.60 | 39.9 | 11.1% | 23.6% | 4.1% | 1992 | $1,533 | 31.1% | 93.5% | 3.8% |
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 40243. 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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