What to know about ZIP 40251
ZIP code 40251 covers ZIP 40251 with a population of about 1,850.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 42.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LOUISVILLE media market.
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ZIP Code 40251 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
1,850
Density
N/A
Median income
$30,115
-60% vs US avg
Home value
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Median rent
$561
-52% vs US avg
Timezone
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Overview of ZIP Code 40251
Income and economy in ZIP 40251
Median household income in ZIP 40251 is about $30,115 — about 60% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 33.2%; unemployment rate near 23.0%; 15.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 18.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Other services, and Food services; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 40251
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $561 (about 52% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 24.8% (about 40.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).