What to know about ZIP 40129
ZIP code 40129 covers ZIP 40129 with a population of about 2,061.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LOUISVILLE media market.
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ZIP Code 40129 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
2,061
Density
N/A
Median income
$56,029
-25% vs US avg
Home value
$173,400
-50% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,011
-13% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 40129
Income and economy in ZIP 40129
Median household income in ZIP 40129 is about $56,029 — about 25% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 10.1%; unemployment rate near 11.0%; 13.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 20.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Manufacturing, and Transportation; about 3.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 40129
Median home value is about $173,400 — about 50% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,011 (about 13% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 80.1% (about 14.7 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 40129, a household would need roughly $48,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,114. That sits below the local median household income ($56,029), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.