ZIP Code 40218 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 40218

The 40218 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Louisville in Kentucky in Jefferson County in the United States. The current population estimate is 33,668. The 40218 ZIP Code has a median age of 34.7 years, and 16.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $46,796, while about 14% of the population lives below the poverty line. An estimated 24.8% in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $24,974.

Population in 40218

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 40218 is 33,668.

Louisville, KY

The 40218 ZIP Code is associated with Louisville, KY in Jefferson County.

Area Codes associated with 40218

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 40218 include 502.

Sunrise / Sunset in 40218

Sunrise: 7:52 am
Sunset: 7:04 pm
Sunrise in 40218 7:52 am
Sunrise in 40218 7:04 pm

Weather forecast for 40218

Today's forecast for 40218: A chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 40218

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 40218 Fair

Internet in 40218

Approximately 87.8% of households in ZIP Code 40218 have a computer, while about 80.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 40218

In ZIP Code 40218, males make up an estimated 49.1% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 50.9%.

Health Insurance in 40218

Approximately 8.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 40218 (Louisville, KY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 40218

The median household income in ZIP Code 40218 is $46,796, while the region's mean household income is $60,134. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,974. The per capita income in ZIP Code 40218 of $24,974 is approximately 11.37% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $28,178. An estimated 13.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately46.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.4% of the population in 40218 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 20.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.8% of 40218 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 40218. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 40218

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 20.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 10.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.4%
$200,000 or more per year 1.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 40218

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 40218, 97.9% is one race, while 2.1% are two or more races. Approximately 10.2% of 40218 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 40218 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (51.0%), followed by Black or African American (41.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 40218. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 40218

Industry Percent
White 51.0%
Black or African American 41.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 5.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 3.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 40218

Residents of ZIP Code 40218 are younger than average. The median age of 34.7 years in ZIP Code 40218 is approximately 8.92% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.3% of the population in 40218 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 40218 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 40218. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 40218

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.0%
5 to 9 years 6.7%
10 to 14 years 7.2%
15 to 19 years 4.4%
20 to 24 years 6.8%
25 to 34 years 18.3%
35 to 44 years 11.7%
45 to 54 years 12.4%
55 to 59 years 7.2%
60 to 64 years 5.9%
65 to 74 years 7.3%
75 to 84 years 3.3%
85 years and over 1.8%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 40218

In ZIP Code 40218, 77.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.9% of homes. Lastly, 4.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Jefferson County region.

Language Spoken in 40218

Language Spoken Percent
English only 77.4%
Spanish 8.5%
Other Indo-European languages 6.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.9%
Other languages 4.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 40218. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 40218

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 40218, an estimated 24.1% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 24.0% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Jefferson County region.

Age of Housing in 40218

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 6.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 24.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 24.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 22.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 40218. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 40218

In ZIP Code 40218, 91.4% of the population graduated high school, while 24.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.7% in this Jefferson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 40218

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30.7%
Some college, no degree 26.9%
Associate's degree 9.0%
Bachelor's degree 18.0%
Graduate or professional degree 6.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 40218. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 40218 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 40218. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 40218

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 40218 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 40218 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 40218 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 40218

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 40218. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 40218. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 40218

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 40218 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 40218 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.84 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.48% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.56% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 40218. This visualizes electricity rates in 40218 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 40218

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 40218 9¢/kWh 8.34¢/kWh 6.17¢/kWh
Kentucky 12.47¢/kWh 11.34¢/kWh 6.69¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 40218

Month ZIP Code 40218 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.57 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.05 3 6.31
Mar 4.57 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.37 5.13 7.3
May 5.45 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.88 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.59 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.9 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.68 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.98 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.02 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.01 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 40218. This visualizes solar power levels in 40218 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 40218 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 40218, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 40218 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Jefferson County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 40218. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 40218

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 184
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 147
Debt collection 44
Checking or savings account 15
Credit card or prepaid card 8
Other 24
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 40218

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 152
Improper use of your report 62
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 60
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 60
Written notification about debt 23
Other 65
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 40218. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 40218

In 40218, 70.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.9 minutes. Approximately 17.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 40218 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 40218 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 40218. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 40218

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.8%
Construction 5.7%
Manufacturing 14.8%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Retail trade 15.1%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 10.4%
Information 0.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 17.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 12.0%
Other services, except public administration 3.4%
Public administration 2.8%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.