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Population and households in ZIP 40299
Household size in ZIP 40299
| Period | ZIP 40299 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 40299 has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.64 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northeast.
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 40299
| Period | ZIP 40299 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.9 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 40299 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.7, against 40.1 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Louisville area. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.6, in line with the national trend.
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 40299
| Period | ZIP 40299 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 40299 than nationally: 9.6%, against 11.6%. Compared with other Kentucky ZIP codes, ZIP 40299 has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 40299
Renters in ZIP 40299
| Period | ZIP 40299 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 40299 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.6% 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 (32.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 40299
| Period | ZIP 40299 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 40299: just 5.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.6 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 40299 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Kentucky ZIP codes.
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 40299
| Period | ZIP 40299 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 40299 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest 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 40299
| Period | ZIP 40299 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $773 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $897 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,041 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,256 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$484 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 40299 costs $1,256 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $484 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the center.
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 40299
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 40299
| Period | ZIP 40299 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.3% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.6% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.8% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 40299 (44.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
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 40299
| Period | ZIP 40299 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.2% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 40299: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 40299 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 40299
| Period | ZIP 40299 | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 40299 has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 40299 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 40299 | 2.47 | 41.7 | 9.6% | 24.6% | 5.6% | 1991 | $1,256 | 44.8% | 95.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 40291 | 2.60 | 39.9 | 11.1% | 23.6% | 4.1% | 1992 | $1,533 | 31.1% | 93.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 40243 | 2.19 | 46.6 | 6.0% | 29.8% | 7.0% | 1988 | $1,462 | 56.5% | 97.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 40220 | 2.25 | 41.6 | 9.2% | 34.3% | 5.6% | 1973 | $1,309 | 43.9% | 95.0% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 40223 | 2.34 | 43.6 | 6.3% | 30.6% | 5.1% | 1981 | $1,590 | 56.6% | 97.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 40228 | 2.65 | 39.4 | 12.4% | 21.4% | 6.9% | 1988 | $1,501 | 32.2% | 93.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 40218 | 2.57 | 36.2 | 15.6% | 50.7% | 7.2% | 1973 | $1,185 | 28.7% | 87.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 40222 | 2.24 | 41.6 | 5.5% | 43.6% | 8.5% | 1979 | $1,639 | 58.9% | 94.9% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 40242 | 2.17 | 41.3 | 8.2% | 34.3% | 3.3% | 1978 | $1,459 | 50.2% | 96.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 40207 | 2.11 | 43.6 | 6.7% | 31.0% | 6.4% | 1961 | $1,421 | 67.0% | 98.1% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 40219 | 2.45 | 37.1 | 21.6% | 45.3% | 4.8% | 1974 | $1,021 | 21.6% | 86.5% | 6.3% |
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 40299. 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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