What to know about ZIP 40259
ZIP code 40259 covers ZIP 40259 with a population of about 4,513.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LOUISVILLE media market.
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ZIP Code 40259 — 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
4,513
Density
N/A
Median income
$62,509
-17% vs US avg
Home value
$197,000
-43% vs US avg
Median rent
$843
-28% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 40259
Income and economy in ZIP 40259
Median household income in ZIP 40259 is about $62,509 — about 17% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 20.5%; unemployment rate near 2.4%; 31.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 1.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Professional services, and Transportation; about 8.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.5 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 40259
Median home value is about $197,000 — about 43% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $843 (about 28% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 33.2% (about 32.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 40259, a household would need roughly $54,000 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 $1,265. That sits below the local median household income ($62,509), 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.