ZIP Code 40242 Demographics & Data

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Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 40242

The 40242 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Louisville in Kentucky in Jefferson County in the United States. The current population estimate is 11,073. The 40242 ZIP Code has a median age of 37.8 years, and 21.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 6% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $69,742. An estimated 47.0% in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $36,501.

Population in 40242

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 40242 is 11,073.

Louisville, KY

The 40242 ZIP Code is associated with Louisville, KY in Jefferson County.

Area Codes associated with 40242

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 40242 include 502.

Sunrise / Sunset in 40242

Sunrise: 7:21 am
Sunset: 5:32 pm
Sunrise in 40242 7:21 am
Sunrise in 40242 5:32 pm

Weather forecast for 40242

Tonight's forecast for 40242: A chance of rain showers before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 7 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 40242

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 40242 Good

Internet in 40242

Approximately 94.3% of households in ZIP Code 40242 have a computer, while about 89.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 40242

In ZIP Code 40242, males make up an estimated 46.8% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 53.2%.

Health Insurance in 40242

Approximately 5.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 40242 (Louisville, KY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 40242

The median household income in ZIP Code 40242 is $69,742, while the region's mean household income is $87,434. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $36,501. The per capita income in ZIP Code 40242 of $36,501 is approximately 29.54% more than the per capita income in Kentucky overall of $28,178. An estimated 6.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 35.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.7% of the population in 40242 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.3% of 40242 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 40242. 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 40242

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 20.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.5%
$200,000 or more per year 7.4%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 40242

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 40242, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 6.4% of 40242 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 40242 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (84.1%), followed by Black or African American (12.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 40242. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 40242

Industry Percent
White 84.1%
Black or African American 12.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 1.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 40242

Residents of ZIP Code 40242 are younger than average. The median age of 37.8 years in ZIP Code 40242 is approximately 0.79% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.6% of the population in 40242 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 40242 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 40242. 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 40242

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.0%
5 to 9 years 7.0%
10 to 14 years 5.5%
15 to 19 years 4.3%
20 to 24 years 6.5%
25 to 34 years 15.6%
35 to 44 years 13.1%
45 to 54 years 9.8%
55 to 59 years 7.1%
60 to 64 years 6.4%
65 to 74 years 11.0%
75 to 84 years 4.8%
85 years and over 1.9%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 40242

In ZIP Code 40242, 89.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.8% 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 40242

Language Spoken Percent
English only 89.4%
Spanish 4.0%
Other Indo-European languages 3.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.0%
Other languages 0.8%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 40242. 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 40242

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 40242, an estimated 24.7% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 21.4% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Jefferson County region.

Age of Housing in 40242

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 13.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 21.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 24.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 21.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 14.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 40242. 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 40242

In ZIP Code 40242, 93.5% of the population graduated high school, while 47.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 18.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.5% in this Jefferson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 40242

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 16.5%
Some college, no degree 21.3%
Associate's degree 8.7%
Bachelor's degree 28.2%
Graduate or professional degree 18.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 40242. 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 40242 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 40242. 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 40242

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 40242 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 40242 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 40242 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 40242

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 40242. 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 40242. 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 40242

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 40242 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 40242 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.94 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.9% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.04% 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 40242. This visualizes electricity rates in 40242 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 40242

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 40242 9¢/kWh 8.34¢/kWh 6.17¢/kWh
Kentucky 12.68¢/kWh 11.6¢/kWh 6.74¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 40242

Month ZIP Code 40242 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.57 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.34 3 6.31
Mar 4.62 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.31 5.13 7.3
May 5.45 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.87 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.84 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.1 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.9 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.06 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.14 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.09 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 40242. This visualizes solar power levels in 40242 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 40242 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 40242, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 40242 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Jefferson County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 40242. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 40242

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 11
Debt collection 2
Credit card or prepaid card 1
Mortgage 1
Student loan 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 40242

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 10
Attempts to collect debt not owed 1
Dealing with your lender or servicer 1
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 1
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 1
Other 2
* 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 40242. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 40242

In 40242, 69.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.8 minutes. Approximately 27.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 40242 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 10.8% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 40242 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 40242. 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 40242

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 5.1%
Manufacturing 9.3%
Wholesale trade 3.3%
Retail trade 10.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.1%
Information 2.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 8.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 27.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.4%
Other services, except public administration 5.9%
Public administration 2.9%

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.