What to know about ZIP 40253
ZIP code 40253 covers ZIP 40253 with a population of about 3,749.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 50.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LOUISVILLE media market.
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ZIP Code 40253 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
3,749
Density
N/A
Median income
$73,285
-2% vs US avg
Home value
$286,200
-18% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,318
+13% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 40253
Income and economy in ZIP 40253
Median household income in ZIP 40253 is about $73,285 — about even with the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 4.0%; unemployment rate near 7.3%; 48.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.8 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Education; about 10.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.8 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 40253
Median home value is about $286,200 — about 18% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,318 (about 13% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 65.5% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 40253, a household would need roughly $79,000 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 $1,838. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($73,285). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.