40222 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 40222, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

40222 is a zip code in Jefferson County, Kentucky, which covers East Jefferson CCD, Louisville East CCD, and Southeast Jefferson, with a total population of 21,622 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 40222 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 40222.

The estimated population of people living in 40222 is 21,622, with a median age of 41.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 40222 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,622
 -2.34% +1.63%
2020
22,141
 -0.43% -
2019
22,236
+1.34%
-
2018
21,943
+3.13%
-
2017
21,276
 - -

Population of 40222 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 40222 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
78.1%
81.8%
 -4.52%
Black/African American
8.5%
7.1%
 +19.72%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.6%
4.2%
 -14.29%
Asian
5.1%
4.9%
 +4.08%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.9%
1.9%
 +157.89%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 40222 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 40222 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 40222 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 40222 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.5 +0.24% 37.1 -2.62% 46 +0.88%
2020 41.4 +0.73% 38.1 -0.26% 45.6 +4.11%
2019 41.1 -1.2% 38.2 -1.04% 43.8 -1.13%
2018 41.6 -3.48% 38.6 -6.99% 44.3 -0.89%
2017 43.1 - 41.5 - 44.7 -

The median age of the 40222 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 40222 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 1,041 +20.59% 1,157 -10.34% 1,269 1,038
10 to 19 1,042 +13.93% 868 -4.4% 1,181 825
20 to 29 1,468 +8.1% 1,660 +2.63% 1,575 1,703
30 to 39 1,438 +15.12% 1,248 -4.54% 1,658 1,155
40 to 49 1,229 -1.59% 1,220 +9.3% 1,180 1,335
50 to 59 1,500 -34.46% 1,524 -14.36% 1,028 1,305
60 to 69 1,206 -4.55% 1,424 +11.05% 1,111 1,564
70+ 1,311 +17.5% 1,940 +10.41% 1,549 2,146

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 40222 zip code is $73,549.00.

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 40222.

  • Under 25
    $32,476.00
  • 25 to 44
    $87,917.00
  • 45 to 64
    $98,495.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,956.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 40222 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 40222, 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 40222 is currently $110,645.00.

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.

11.52% of households in 40222 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 40222 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.13%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.78%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.38%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.08%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.73%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.39%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.52%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 40222 is $52,499.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 40222 by the total population of 40222.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 40222 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 40222 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
    24.04%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.65%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 40222 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 40222 zip over the age of 16 is 17,976.

Of those people, a total of 65.80% 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 40222 is 63.30%.

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 40222 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 667 43.90% 12.30%
20 to 24 years 1,168 88.10% 2.20%
25 to 29 years 2,110 87.00% 3.30%
30 to 34 years 1,649 93.90% 6.50%
35 to 44 years 2,492 85.80% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 2,170 86.20% 0.10%
55 to 59 years 1,350 81.90% 2.70%
60 to 64 years 1,512 66.80% 3.50%
65 to 74 years 2,407 35.60% 6.30%
75 years and over 2,451 5.50% 2.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 40222. 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 15,021 64.10% 3.10%
Black or African American 1,508 70.10% 9.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 714 74.50% 4.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 171 90.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 561 81.30% 2.90%
Hispanic or Latino 551 75.50% 3.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,711 63.80% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 40222 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 40222 is 11,385, with median earnings of $52,984.00.

Women in 40222 are earning approximately 73.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,385 $52,984.00
Male 5,998 $61,239.00
Female 5,387 $44,883.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 40222 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 1,776 $75,469.00
Business and Financial 1,027 $63,574.00
Computer and Mathematical 753 $69,308.00
Architecture and Engineering 231 $79,028.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 80 $120,600.00
Community and Social Service 275 $52,311.00
Legal 253 $77,750.00
Educational and Library 649 $44,153.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 200 $33,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 954 $66,842.00
Healthcare Support 88 $31,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 174 $38,571.00
Law Enforcement 38 $84,643.00
Food Preparation and Serving 379 $15,938.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 218 $11,686.00
Personal Care and Service 187 $26,671.00
Sales 1,419 $52,708.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,052 $40,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 152 $44,643.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 273 $68,348.00
Production 487 $35,811.00
Transportation and Material Moving 204 $50,167.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 40222 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 40222.

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 928 $100,066.00 848 $57,500.00
Business and Financial 525 $70,815.00 502 $53,036.00
Computer and Mathematical 577 $69,880.00 176 $68,438.00
Architecture and Engineering 166 $64,844.00 65 $95,993.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 68 $120,850.00 12 $91,667.00
Community and Social Service 111 $45,156.00 164 $54,375.00
Legal 175 $103,125.00 78 $31,667.00
Educational and Library 87 $43,625.00 562 $44,405.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 117 $21,696.00 83 $37,639.00
Healthcare Practitioners 280 $201,154.00 674 $58,409.00
Healthcare Support 1 $0.00 87 $22,321.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 105 $41,086.00 69 $0.00
Law Enforcement 19 $83,750.00 19 $250,001.00
Food Preparation and Serving 208 $18,947.00 171 $13,902.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 143 $8,646.00 75 $12,064.00
Personal Care and Service 46 $34,000.00 141 $26,592.00
Sales 946 $53,056.00 473 $52,292.00
Office and Administrative Support 288 $44,063.00 764 $39,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 144 $53,438.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 264 $68,482.00 9 $0.00
Production 325 $36,495.00 162 $31,094.00
Transportation and Material Moving 124 $61,304.00 80 $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 10,114 households in 40222, with an average household size of 2.1 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 5,081 families living in the 40222 zip code with an average family size of 2.86 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 40222:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,926 431 724 5,033
Average Household Size 2.88 3.14 2.95 1.28
Total Families 3,926 431 724 0
Average Household Size 2.86 2.83 2.84 0

Poverty

Of the 5,081 families living in 40222, 2.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 40222:

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 10,801 housing units in 40222.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,114 93.64%
Vacant 687 6.36%

39.85% of the total 10,801 housing units in 40222 are rental units. This is approximately 4,304 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,708 are occupied by the owner - or 52.85% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 40222 is $1,107.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 40222 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
    102
  • Less than $500
    114
  • $500 to $999
    1,521
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,866
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    620
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    77
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    39
  • $3,000 or more
    67

Property Value

The median value of a property in 40222 is $281,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 40222 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    81
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    199
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    433
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    664
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,799
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,565
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    743
  • $1,000,000 or more
    224

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 40222. The chart below shows the number of properties in 40222 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    188
  • 1940 to 1949
    350
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,547
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,285
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,725
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,946
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,352
  • 2000 to 2009
    845
  • 2010 to 2013
    508
  • 2014 or later
    55

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 40222 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    599
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,102
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,138
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,275

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 40222 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 40222 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 40222.

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
    276
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    945
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,546
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,299
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,605
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    782
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    933
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    56
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    107
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    171
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    134
  • 90 or more minutes
    84

Summary

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