40204 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 40204, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

40204 is a zip code in Jefferson County, Kentucky, which covers Louisville Central CCD and Louisville East, with a total population of 14,591 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 40204 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 40204.

The estimated population of people living in 40204 is 14,591, with a median age of 35.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 40204 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,591
+1.36%
+0.94%
2020
14,395
 -2.17% -
2019
14,714
 -0.35% -
2018
14,765
+2.14%
-
2017
14,455
 - -

Population of 40204 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 40204 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
84.9%
85.2%
 -0.35%
Black/African American
6.7%
7.4%
 -9.46%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.2%
2.4%
 +75.00%
Asian
2.1%
1%
 +110.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
3.8%
 -44.74%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 40204 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 40204 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 40204 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 40204 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.7 +0.28% 35.4 +2.02% 36 -2.17%
2020 35.6 +1.42% 34.7 -1.42% 36.8 +5.14%
2019 35.1 0% 35.2 +0.28% 35 -0.28%
2018 35.1 +0.57% 35.1 +0.57% 35.1 +0.57%
2017 34.9 - 34.9 - 34.9 -

The median age of the 40204 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 40204 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 773 -18.41% 714 -16.46% 624 509
10 to 19 492 +20.18% 565 -3.76% 553 522
20 to 29 1,522 -21.26% 1,535 +2.02% 1,219 1,559
30 to 39 1,608 +18.76% 1,327 0.62% 1,921 1,322
40 to 49 860 +16.44% 952 -1.02% 983 930
50 to 59 818 -10.6% 826 -15.73% 722 695
60 to 69 745 +23.5% 691 +36.22% 907 951
70+ 382 +17.29% 645 +14.7% 440 734

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 40204 zip code is $56,920.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 40204.

  • Under 25
    $42,372.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,466.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,696.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,195.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 40204 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 40204, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 40204 is currently $91,673.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.73% of households in 40204 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 40204 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.77%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.19%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.13%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.41%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.95%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 40204 is $48,711.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 40204 by the total population of 40204.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 40204 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 40204 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    23.33%
  • Bachelor's degree
    47.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.16%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.43%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 40204 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 40204 zip over the age of 16 is 12,799.

Of those people, a total of 75.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 40204 is 71.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 40204 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 416 52.40% 5.50%
20 to 24 years 1,063 85.60% 6.30%
25 to 29 years 1,715 94.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 2,023 95.10% 5.00%
35 to 44 years 2,125 90.60% 5.00%
45 to 54 years 1,828 82.40% 7.30%
55 to 59 years 597 60.10% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 947 62.90% 5.20%
65 to 74 years 1,415 35.80% 19.70%
75 years and over 670 7.90% 17.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 40204. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,399 75.50% 5.30%
Black or African American 775 65.90% 11.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 5 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 259 80.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 77 89.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 284 77.50% 1.80%
Hispanic or Latino 564 77.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,025 75.50% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 40204 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 40204 is 9,103, with median earnings of $44,444.00.

Women in 40204 are earning approximately 87.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,103 $44,444.00
Male 5,017 $47,493.00
Female 4,086 $41,352.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 40204 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,079 $61,648.00
Business and Financial 595 $57,150.00
Computer and Mathematical 249 $83,510.00
Architecture and Engineering 213 $75,948.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 192 $52,250.00
Community and Social Service 77 $38,641.00
Legal 220 $86,250.00
Educational and Library 971 $44,972.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 506 $50,732.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,054 $56,569.00
Healthcare Support 233 $47,632.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 53 $9,485.00
Law Enforcement 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 680 $27,846.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 75 $17,137.00
Personal Care and Service 251 $16,783.00
Sales 707 $47,216.00
Office and Administrative Support 787 $34,017.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 192 $17,188.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 123 $38,631.00
Production 289 $22,069.00
Transportation and Material Moving 216 $22,396.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 40204 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 40204.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 572 $76,667.00 507 $43,672.00
Business and Financial 378 $72,321.00 217 $47,475.00
Computer and Mathematical 206 $83,824.00 43 $82,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 179 $76,633.00 34 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 130 $68,125.00 62 $27,000.00
Community and Social Service 26 $82,813.00 51 $26,875.00
Legal 93 $84,336.00 127 $88,074.00
Educational and Library 298 $42,357.00 673 $45,110.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 208 $56,538.00 298 $38,214.00
Healthcare Practitioners 412 $64,032.00 642 $51,532.00
Healthcare Support 89 $48,068.00 144 $47,568.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 47 $9,926.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 422 $28,601.00 258 $22,031.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 54 $18,333.00 21 $16,442.00
Personal Care and Service 95 $15,139.00 156 $21,875.00
Sales 435 $53,860.00 272 $25,985.00
Office and Administrative Support 352 $34,544.00 435 $32,121.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 192 $17,188.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 112 $37,976.00 11 $0.00
Production 231 $22,163.00 58 $21,667.00
Transportation and Material Moving 191 $21,745.00 25 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,684 households in 40204, with an average household size of 1.85 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,128 families living in the 40204 zip code with an average family size of 2.57 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 40204:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,218 228 682 4,556
Average Household Size 2.58 2.72 2.82 1.31
Total Families 2,218 228 682 0
Average Household Size 2.57 2.49 2.61 0

Poverty

Of the 3,128 families living in 40204, 8.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 40204:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,718 housing units in 40204.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,684 88.14%
Vacant 1,034 11.86%

44.16% of the total 8,718 housing units in 40204 are rental units. This is approximately 3,850 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,793 are occupied by the owner - or 43.51% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 40204 is $1,085.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 40204 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    41
  • Less than $500
    162
  • $500 to $999
    1,412
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,794
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    285
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    197
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 40204 is $239,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 40204 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    103
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    180
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    513
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    719
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    790
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    842
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    638
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 40204. The chart below shows the number of properties in 40204 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    5,291
  • 1940 to 1949
    686
  • 1950 to 1959
    488
  • 1960 to 1969
    581
  • 1970 to 1979
    652
  • 1980 to 1989
    187
  • 1990 to 1999
    181
  • 2000 to 2009
    196
  • 2010 to 2013
    437
  • 2014 or later
    19

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 40204 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    584
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,949
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,625
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    526

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 40204 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 40204 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 40204.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    153
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    990
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,624
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,948
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,743
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    554
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    599
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    55
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    43
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    246
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    85
  • 90 or more minutes
    88

Summary

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