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ZIP 40210

Pop. 13,518·Jefferson County·66th most expensive ZIP in Kentucky
Median rent (all units)
$1,179/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$786
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ZIP 40210 · $1,179
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,470
4 BR+
$1,710
Research median
$1,150/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,148/yr
At $1,179/mo median
Location
StateKY
CountyJefferson County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 40210 (Louisville, KY) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,518
Median income
$35,347
Median age
37.2
Renters
56%
Age distribution
26.8%
19.9%
25.1%
13%
15.2%
Under 1826.8%
18–3419.9%
35–5425.1%
55–6413%
65+15.2%
Gender
43.3%
56.7%
Male43.3%
Female56.7%
Race & ethnicity
81.3%
White11.7%
Black81.3%
Hispanic3.5%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
17.8%
34.6%
39.3%
No HS diploma17.8%
HS diploma34.6%
Some college39.3%
Bachelor's+8.4%
Housing tenure
44%
56%
Owner44%
Renter56%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 40210 in Louisville, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$29,733 → $35,347
up 18.9%
Population
14,746 → 13,518
down 8.3%
Renter share
60.4% → 56%
-4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
7% → 8.4%
+1.4 pts
Median age
31.4 → 37.2
+5.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $29,733 in 2021 to $35,347 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 14,746 to 13,518 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.3% change. About 56% of households rent today, against 60.4% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 40210

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 40210 covers Louisville, KY. The median rent here is $1,179/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($35,347/yr), ZIP 40210 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 40210?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 40210 (Louisville, KY) is $1,179. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 40210 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 40210's median rent of $1,179/mo is $786 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 40210 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 40210 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Kentucky, ranking #66 out of 83 ZIPs at $1,179/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 40210?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,179/mo in ZIP 40210. The local median household income is $35,347/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 40210?

Rent in ZIP 40210 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 40210 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 40210 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,179/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($35,347/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 40210 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 40210 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56% of ZIP 40210 households are renters, while 44% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 40210 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 40210 compare to the rest of Louisville?

ZIP 40210 is more affordable than Louisville overall. At $1,179/mo, it's $215 below the Louisville citywide median of $1,394/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 40210 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 40210 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,179/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 40210's median household income ($35,347/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 40210 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4%
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