The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 40210 sells for about $129,000, or $108 per square foot.
Prices are up +35.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 54 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $848 a month.
ZIP 40210 — Louisville
The 40210 housing market is experiencing significant price appreciation, with a 35.3% year-over-year increase in median home prices. While inventory remains tight and affordability is a challenge, the market is showing signs of increased activity compared to previous years. Note that specific figures for months of supply and price cut percentages are based on current market portal estimates.
This ZIP code is primarily suited for budget-conscious renters and investors looking for entry-level housing opportunities near the urban core of Louisville.
Median prices moved up 35.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 54 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 13.8% · poverty 37.8% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 40210, Jefferson County KY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the 40210 area are significantly higher than both the Louisville metro average and national benchmarks, with property and violent crime being primary concerns for the local community.
Public schools serving this ZIP code generally receive low performance ratings, reflecting broader challenges within the local district's academic outcomes.
The area is primarily urban with standard regional risks for wind and storm damage; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Ohio River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to downtown Louisville's industrial and logistics hubs, though large-scale new residential development remains limited compared to suburban areas.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kentucky) — Kentucky Ad Valorem Property Tax: Property is assessed at its fair cash value (price at a fair voluntary sale). The tax is calculated by applying local and state tax rates to the assessed value.
Residents benefit from proximity to downtown Louisville, with most commutes involving short drives via local arterials or access to TARC bus lines.
The area features several local neighborhood parks and community centers, with proximity to the larger amenities and riverfront attractions of downtown Louisville.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant share of the housing stock being renter-occupied and limited new supply entering the market.
The economy is anchored by logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare services located in and around the Louisville urban core.
The area is served by the TARC public transit system and has direct access to major highway corridors connecting to the broader Louisville metro area.
Development efforts are currently focused on urban revitalization and infrastructure improvements supported by local municipal initiatives.
The Jefferson County PVA conducts annual assessments to determine property values for tax purposes based on market data.
Parcels are subject to Jefferson County Public Schools and various municipal service districts for water, sewer, and fire protection.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the urban density and regional risk factors common to the Louisville metropolitan area.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay4.33.3 mi
- Malibu Jack's Louisville4.410.9 mi
- Activate Games4.910.3 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.114.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Louisville48.6 mi
- Churchill Downs4.72.3 mi
- Kentucky Exposition Center4.43.3 mi
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory4.81.8 mi
- KFC Yum! Center4.52.2 mi
- Kentucky International Convention Center4.51.9 mi
- Churchill Downs4.72.3 mi
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory4.81.8 mi
- Louisville Zoo4.54.6 mi
- Lights Under Louisville4.74.8 mi
- Louisville Mega Cavern4.54.9 mi
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory4.81.8 mi
- Kentucky Derby Museum4.72.2 mi
- The Waverly Hills Sanatorium4.68 mi
- Muhammad Ali Center4.82 mi
- Mellwood Art Center4.64.2 mi
- Waterfront Park4.72.8 mi
- Cherokee Park4.84.5 mi
- Falls of the Ohio State Park4.63 mi
- Iroquois Amphitheater4.75.2 mi
- Waterfront Botanical Gardens4.73.7 mi
- Louisville Boat Club4.56.9 mi
- RiverPark Place Marina4.53.7 mi
- Admirals Anchor4.67.6 mi
- Jeffersonville’s Fishermans Wharf4.63.5 mi
- Topgolf Louisville49.3 mi
- Woodhaven Country Club4.79.5 mi
- Seneca Golf Course4.25.9 mi
- Hidden Creek Golf Club4.59.2 mi
- South Seas Tiki & Golf Lounge4.33.3 mi
- Mall St. Matthews4.38.7 mi
- Jefferson Mall48.9 mi
- Oxmoor Center4.39.4 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.48.8 mi
- Meijer4.210 mi
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport4.35.3 mi
- Bowman Field4.56.3 mi
- Louisville Regional Airport Authority4.34.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large historic park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted offering green space and recreational facilities.
Provides local recreational and social services to the neighborhood.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).