What to know about ZIP 40257
ZIP code 40257 covers ZIP 40257 with a population of about 3,604.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LOUISVILLE media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 40257 covers ZIP 40257 with a population of about 3,604.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LOUISVILLE media market.
Median household income in ZIP 40257 is about $69,125 — about 8% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 5.7%; unemployment rate near 5.0%; 55.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 21.7 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Professional services, and Manufacturing; about 15.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $339,500 — about even with the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,123 (about 3% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 21.7% (about 43.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 40257, a household would need roughly $93,000 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 $2,181. That is about 35% above the local median household income ($69,125), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.