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ZIP 40291

Pop. 41,222·Jefferson County·9th most expensive ZIP in Kentucky
Median rent (all units)
$1,724/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.2%
Month-over-Month
-5.6%
vs US Median
-$206
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ZIP 40291 · $1,724
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,720
4 BR+
$2,010
Research median
$1,350/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$20,688/yr
At $1,724/mo median
Location
StateKY
CountyJefferson County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 40291 (Louisville, KY) is majority owner-occupied, 31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,222
Median income
$81,267
Median age
39.1
Renters
23.3%
Age distribution
23.8%
20.9%
24.5%
12.8%
18%
Under 1823.8%
18–3420.9%
35–5424.5%
55–6412.8%
65+18%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
66.4%
18.4%
White66.4%
Black18.4%
Hispanic7%
Asian4.4%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
28.8%
34.2%
31.7%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma28.8%
Some college34.2%
Bachelor's+31.7%
Housing tenure
76.7%
23.3%
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 40291 in Louisville, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,687 → $81,267
up 7.4%
Population
39,447 → 41,222
up 4.5%
Renter share
21.5% → 23.3%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
33.8% → 31.7%
-2.1 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $75,687 in 2021 to $81,267 more recently. The population has grown by 4.5% since 2021, moving from about 39,447 residents to roughly 41,222. Renters now make up 23.3% of households, compared with 21.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 31.7% of adults here, versus 33.8% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 40291

Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 40291 covers Louisville, KY. The median rent here is $1,724/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($81,267/yr), ZIP 40291 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 40291?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 40291 (Louisville, KY) is $1,724. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 40291 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 40291's median rent of $1,724/mo is $206 (11%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 40291 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 40291 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Kentucky, ranking #9 out of 72 ZIPs tracked at $1,724/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 40291?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,724/mo in ZIP 40291. The local median household income is $81,267/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 40291?

Rent in ZIP 40291 has increased 14.2% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 40291 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 40291 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,724/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($81,267/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 40291 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 40291 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.3% of ZIP 40291 households are renters, while 76.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 40291 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 40291 compare to the rest of Louisville?

ZIP 40291 is pricier than Louisville as a whole. At $1,724/mo, it's $347 above the Louisville citywide median of $1,377/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 40291 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 40291 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,724/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 40291's median household income ($81,267/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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