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ZIP 40258

Pop. 26,841·Jefferson County·17th most expensive ZIP in Kentucky
Median rent (all units)
$1,611/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
-$354
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ZIP 40258 · $1,611
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,650
4 BR+
$1,920
Research median
$1,290/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,332/yr
At $1,611/mo median
Location
StateKY
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.6% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 40258 (Louisville, KY) is majority owner-occupied, 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,841
Median income
$68,162
Median age
40.7
Renters
26.1%
Age distribution
22.5%
20.8%
24.5%
14.9%
17.2%
Under 1822.5%
18–3420.8%
35–5424.5%
55–6414.9%
65+17.2%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
66.5%
19.3%
White66.5%
Black19.3%
Hispanic8.8%
Asian0.5%
Other5%
Education (25+)
13.6%
36.1%
33.2%
17.1%
No HS diploma13.6%
HS diploma36.1%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+17.1%
Housing tenure
73.9%
26.1%
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 40258 in Louisville, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,825 → $68,162
up 17.9%
Population
27,430 → 26,841
down 2.1%
Renter share
29.3% → 26.1%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
14.4% → 17.1%
+2.7 pts
Median age
38.1 → 40.7
+2.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 40258 in Louisville, KY now reports about $68,162, up from $57,825 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 40258 in Louisville, KY losing about 589 residents over the five-year window, down 2.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 29.3% to 26.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 14.4% to 17.1% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 40258

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 40258 covers Louisville, KY. The median rent here is $1,611/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($68,162/yr), ZIP 40258 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 40258?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 40258 (Louisville, KY) is $1,611. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 40258 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 40258's median rent of $1,611/mo is $354 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 40258 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 40258 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Kentucky, ranking #17 out of 83 ZIPs tracked at $1,611/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 40258?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,611/mo in ZIP 40258. The local median household income is $68,162/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 40258?

Rent in ZIP 40258 has increased 7.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 40258 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 40258 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,611/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($68,162/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 40258 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 40258 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.1% of ZIP 40258 households are renters, while 73.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 40258 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 40258 compare to the rest of Louisville?

ZIP 40258 is pricier than Louisville as a whole. At $1,611/mo, it's $217 above the Louisville citywide median of $1,394/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 40258 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 40258 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,611/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 40258's median household income ($68,162/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 40258 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4%
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