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ZIP 40272

Pop. 38,289·Jefferson County·45th most expensive ZIP in Kentucky
Median rent (all units)
$1,397/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
-$568
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ZIP 40272 · $1,397
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$2,050
Research median
$1,380/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
$16,764/yr
At $1,397/mo median
Location
StateKY
CountyJefferson County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 40272 (Louisville, KY) is majority owner-occupied, 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,289
Median income
$69,940
Median age
38.2
Renters
23.9%
Age distribution
24.9%
20.5%
24.2%
13.3%
17.1%
Under 1824.9%
18–3420.5%
35–5424.2%
55–6413.3%
65+17.1%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
77.2%
White77.2%
Black7.8%
Hispanic9.4%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
38.7%
32.6%
18.2%
No HS diploma10.4%
HS diploma38.7%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+18.2%
Housing tenure
76.1%
23.9%
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 40272 in Louisville, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,256 → $69,940
up 16.1%
Population
38,815 → 38,289
down 1.4%
Renter share
26.3% → 23.9%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
17.5% → 18.2%
+0.7 pts
Median age
38.8 → 38.2
-0.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 40272 in Louisville, KY now reports about $69,940, up from $60,256 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 38,815 to 38,289 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. About 23.9% of households rent today, against 26.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 40272 covers Louisville, KY. The median rent here is $1,397/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($69,940/yr), ZIP 40272 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 40272?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 40272 (Louisville, KY) is $1,397. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 40272 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 40272's median rent of $1,397/mo is $568 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 40272 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 40272 falls in the middle range for Kentucky, ranking #45 out of 83 ZIPs at $1,397/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 40272?

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 $1,397/mo in ZIP 40272. The local median household income is $69,940/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 40272?

Rent in ZIP 40272 has increased 6.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 40272 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 40272 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,397/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($69,940/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 40272 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 40272 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.9% of ZIP 40272 households are renters, while 76.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 40272 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 40272 compare to the rest of Louisville?

ZIP 40272 is pricier than Louisville as a whole. At $1,397/mo, it's $3 above the Louisville citywide median of $1,394/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 40272 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 40272 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,397/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 40272's median household income ($69,940/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 40272 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4%
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