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ZIP 40202

Pop. 7,261·Jefferson County·61st most expensive ZIP in Kentucky
Median rent (all units)
$1,200/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.0%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$765
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ZIP 40202 · $1,200
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$2,070
Research median
$1,390/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,400/yr
At $1,200/mo median
Location
StateKY
CountyJefferson County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 40202 (Louisville, KY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,261
Median income
$35,584
Median age
41.9
Renters
88.2%
Age distribution
33.9%
34.8%
15.8%
Under 184.4%
18–3433.9%
35–5434.8%
55–6415.8%
65+11.1%
Gender
63.2%
36.8%
Male63.2%
Female36.8%
Race & ethnicity
49.5%
33.6%
White49.5%
Black33.6%
Hispanic4.6%
Asian4.6%
Other7.7%
Education (25+)
30.5%
30.3%
27.2%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma30.5%
Some college30.3%
Bachelor's+27.2%
Housing tenure
88.2%
Owner11.8%
Renter88.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 40202 in Louisville, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$20,755 → $35,584
up 71.4%
Population
7,444 → 7,261
down 2.5%
Renter share
93.8% → 88.2%
-5.6 pts
Bachelor's+
20.4% → 27.2%
+6.8 pts
Median age
38.7 → 41.9
+3.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $20,755 in 2021 to $35,584 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 7,444 to 7,261 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.5% change. About 88.2% of households rent today, against 93.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 20.4% to 27.2%.

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About renting in ZIP 40202

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 40202 covers Louisville, KY. The median rent here is $1,200/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($35,584/yr), ZIP 40202 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 40202?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 40202 (Louisville, KY) is $1,200. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 40202 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 40202's median rent of $1,200/mo is $765 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 40202 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 40202 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Kentucky, ranking #61 out of 83 ZIPs at $1,200/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 40202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,200/mo in ZIP 40202. The local median household income is $35,584/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 40202?

Rent in ZIP 40202 has decreased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 40202 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 40202 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,200/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($35,584/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 40202 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 40202 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 88.2% of ZIP 40202 households are renters, while 11.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 40202 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 40202 compare to the rest of Louisville?

ZIP 40202 is more affordable than Louisville overall. At $1,200/mo, it's $194 below the Louisville citywide median of $1,394/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 40202 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 40202 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,200/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 40202's median household income ($35,584/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 40202 40%Benchmark 30%
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