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ZIP 40213

Pop. 16,054·Jefferson County·44th most expensive ZIP in Kentucky
Median rent (all units)
$1,400/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.5%
vs US Median
-$565
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 40213 · $1,400
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,460
4 BR+
$1,690
Research median
$1,140/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,800/yr
At $1,400/mo median
Location
StateKY
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -7.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 40213 (Louisville, KY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,054
Median income
$55,897
Median age
39
Renters
34.9%
Age distribution
22.3%
22.4%
26.5%
13.7%
15.1%
Under 1822.3%
18–3422.4%
35–5426.5%
55–6413.7%
65+15.1%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
58.9%
19.6%
18.3%
White58.9%
Black19.6%
Hispanic18.3%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
30.5%
34.4%
26.1%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma30.5%
Some college34.4%
Bachelor's+26.1%
Housing tenure
65.1%
34.9%
Owner65.1%
Renter34.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 40213 in Louisville, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,224 → $55,897
up 5.0%
Population
15,749 → 16,054
up 1.9%
Renter share
38.7% → 34.9%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
25.1% → 26.1%
+1.0 pts

Median household income rose from $53,224 to $55,897 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% shift. The population has grown by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 15,749 residents to roughly 16,054. Renters now make up 34.9% of households, compared with 38.7% five years ago.

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About renting in ZIP 40213

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 40213 covers Louisville, KY. The median rent here is $1,400/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($55,897/yr), ZIP 40213 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 40213?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 40213 (Louisville, KY) is $1,400. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 40213 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 40213's median rent of $1,400/mo is $565 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 40213 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 40213 falls in the middle range for Kentucky, ranking #44 out of 83 ZIPs at $1,400/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 40213?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,400/mo in ZIP 40213. The local median household income is $55,897/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 40213?

Rent in ZIP 40213 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 40213 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 40213 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,400/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($55,897/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 40213 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 40213 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.9% of ZIP 40213 households are renters, while 65.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 40213 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 40213 compare to the rest of Louisville?

ZIP 40213 is pricier than Louisville as a whole. At $1,400/mo, it's $6 above the Louisville citywide median of $1,394/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 40213 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 40213 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,400/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 40213's median household income ($55,897/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4%
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