ZIP Code · KY

ZIP 40219

Part of Louisville, KY

Pop. 39,909·Jefferson County·44th most expensive ZIP in Kentucky

Median rent (all units)

$1,344/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.1%

Month-over-Month

-0.4%

vs US Median

-$588

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 40219 · $1,344

More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$930

1 BR

$1,010

2 BR

$1,230

3 BR

$1,570

4 BR+

$1,830

Research median

$1,230/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Kentucky

Rent in ZIP 40219 changed +2.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 63 Kentucky ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.3%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($55,720) is $1,393 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,230); a 3-bedroom is $1,570.

Rank in Louisville

16th cheapest of 29 ZIP codes in Louisville.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 40214, 5 miles away, rents for 17% less ($1,114/mo), about $2,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 40219. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,128/yr

At $1,344/mo median

Location

CityLouisville

StateKY

CountyJefferson County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, -0.4% 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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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 40219 covers Louisville, KY. The median rent here is $1,344/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($55,720/yr), ZIP 40219 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $54,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,344/mo in ZIP 40219. The local median household income is $55,720/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 40219?

Rent in ZIP 40219 has risen 2.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 40219 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 40219 is in the middle among Kentucky ZIP codes for rent, ranking #44 of 78 at $1,344/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 40219 changed +2.1%, against a typical +3.3% across the 63 Kentucky ZIP codes Zillow tracks.