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ZIP 40219

Pop. 39,909·Jefferson County·35th most expensive ZIP in Kentucky
Median rent (all units)
$1,462/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$503
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ZIP 40219 · $1,462
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,230/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,544/yr
At $1,462/mo median
Location
StateKY
CountyJefferson County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.0% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 40219 (Louisville, KY) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,909
Median income
$55,720
Median age
35.1
Renters
46.2%
Age distribution
26.3%
23.5%
23.3%
13.1%
13.8%
Under 1826.3%
18–3423.5%
35–5423.3%
55–6413.1%
65+13.8%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
46.6%
26.7%
23.3%
White46.6%
Black26.7%
Hispanic23.3%
Asian2.5%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
14.2%
34.2%
30.7%
20.9%
No HS diploma14.2%
HS diploma34.2%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+20.9%
Housing tenure
53.8%
46.2%
Owner53.8%
Renter46.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 40219 in Louisville, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,945 → $55,720
up 9.4%
Population
38,589 → 39,909
up 3.4%
Renter share
47.6% → 46.2%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
18.1% → 20.9%
+2.8 pts
Median age
36.3 → 35.1
-1.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $50,945 to $55,720 across the same window, up 9.4% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 40219 in Louisville, KY adding about 1,320 residents over the five-year window, up 3.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 18.1% to 20.9% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 40219

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 40219 covers Louisville, KY. The median rent here is $1,462/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($55,720/yr), ZIP 40219 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 40219?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 40219 (Louisville, KY) is $1,462. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 40219 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 40219's median rent of $1,462/mo is $503 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 40219 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 40219 falls in the middle range for Kentucky, ranking #35 out of 83 ZIPs at $1,462/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 40219?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,462/mo in ZIP 40219. The local median household income is $55,720/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 40219?

Rent in ZIP 40219 has increased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 40219 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 40219 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,462/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($55,720/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 40219 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 40219 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.2% of ZIP 40219 households are renters, while 53.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 40219 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 40219 compare to the rest of Louisville?

ZIP 40219 is pricier than Louisville as a whole. At $1,462/mo, it's $68 above the Louisville citywide median of $1,394/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 40219 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 40219 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,462/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 40219's median household income ($55,720/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 40219 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4%
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