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ZIP 40211

Pop. 20,407·Jefferson County·63rd most expensive ZIP in Kentucky
Median rent (all units)
$1,190/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
-$775
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ZIP 40211 · $1,190
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,420
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,110/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,280/yr
At $1,190/mo median
Location
StateKY
CountyJefferson County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 2.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 40211 (Louisville, KY) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,407
Median income
$31,749
Median age
39.1
Renters
58.6%
Age distribution
26.2%
20.9%
22.8%
15.3%
14.8%
Under 1826.2%
18–3420.9%
35–5422.8%
55–6415.3%
65+14.8%
Gender
42.4%
57.6%
Male42.4%
Female57.6%
Race & ethnicity
87.8%
White5.7%
Black87.8%
Hispanic1.7%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
14.2%
38.8%
36%
No HS diploma14.2%
HS diploma38.8%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+11%
Housing tenure
41.4%
58.6%
Owner41.4%
Renter58.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 40211 in Louisville, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$29,772 → $31,749
up 6.6%
Population
22,167 → 20,407
down 7.9%
Renter share
58.4% → 58.6%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
9.2% → 11%
+1.8 pts
Median age
35.7 → 39.1
+3.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 40211 in Louisville, KY now reports about $31,749, up from $29,772 in 2021. The population has contracted by 7.9% since 2021, moving from about 22,167 residents to roughly 20,407.

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About renting in ZIP 40211

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 40211 covers Louisville, KY. The median rent here is $1,190/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($31,749/yr), ZIP 40211 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 40211?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 40211 (Louisville, KY) is $1,190. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 40211 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 40211's median rent of $1,190/mo is $775 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 40211 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 40211 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Kentucky, ranking #63 out of 83 ZIPs at $1,190/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 40211?

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 $1,190/mo in ZIP 40211. The local median household income is $31,749/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 40211?

Rent in ZIP 40211 has increased 2.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 40211 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 40211 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,190/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($31,749/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 40211 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 40211 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.6% of ZIP 40211 households are renters, while 41.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 40211 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 40211 compare to the rest of Louisville?

ZIP 40211 is more affordable than Louisville overall. At $1,190/mo, it's $204 below the Louisville citywide median of $1,394/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 40211 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 40211 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $1,190/mo, rent takes ~45% of ZIP 40211's median household income ($31,749/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 40211 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4%
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