The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 40272 sells for about $247,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,203 a month.
ZIP 40272 — Louisville
The 40272 housing market is currently experiencing a period of stabilization with a slight year-over-year decline in home prices. Inventory levels have increased, providing buyers with more options, while the median household income remains competitive relative to the broader Louisville metro area.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking affordable housing options within reach of the Louisville employment core.
Median prices moved down 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 2.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 12.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 40272, 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.
Schools in the area are part of the Jefferson County Public Schools system, which serves the broader Louisville metropolitan region.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal severe weather and potential flood zones near the Ohio River basin.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Louisville industrial and logistics corridor, with ongoing residential development in the Valley Station neighborhood.
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 primarily commute via the Dixie Highway corridor, providing direct access to downtown Louisville and major employment hubs.
The area features access to the Ohio River, local parks such as Sun Valley Park, and proximity to the Jefferson Memorial Forest.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from commuters and families, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment complexes.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Louisville logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
The area is served by the TARC bus system and major arterial roads including Dixie Highway.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and commercial expansion along the Dixie Highway corridor.
The Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator manages assessments for all real property within the county.
Parcels are subject to Jefferson County Public Schools and various municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and proximity to flood-prone areas.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and U.S. Census Bureau ACS tables.
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 Bay4.38.4 mi
- Malibu Jack's Louisville4.415.7 mi
- Activate Games4.915.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Louisville415.3 mi
- All About Kids4.517.6 mi
- Churchill Downs4.78.1 mi
- Kentucky Exposition Center4.48.7 mi
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory4.811.7 mi
- KFC Yum! Center4.512 mi
- Kentucky International Convention Center4.511.7 mi
- Churchill Downs4.78.1 mi
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory4.811.7 mi
- Louisville Zoo4.510.1 mi
- Lights Under Louisville4.710 mi
- Louisville Mega Cavern4.510 mi
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory4.811.7 mi
- Kentucky Derby Museum4.78.2 mi
- The Waverly Hills Sanatorium4.62.5 mi
- Muhammad Ali Center4.811.9 mi
- Mellwood Art Center4.613.1 mi
- Waterfront Park4.712.4 mi
- Cherokee Park4.812.2 mi
- Iroquois Amphitheater4.75.2 mi
- Waterfront Botanical Gardens4.712.9 mi
- Cave Hill Cemetery & Arboretum4.712 mi
- Louisville Boat Club4.515.9 mi
- RiverPark Place Marina4.513 mi
- Admirals Anchor4.616.8 mi
- Jeffersonville’s Fishermans Wharf4.613.2 mi
- Chariot Run Golf Club4.89.8 mi
- Heritage Hill Golf Club4.711.2 mi
- Woodhaven Country Club4.712.1 mi
- Quail Chase Golf Course3.410.9 mi
- Seneca Golf Course4.212.6 mi
- Jefferson Mall49.2 mi
- Burlington3.711.4 mi
- Meijer4.38.2 mi
- Fleur De Flea Vintage Market4.711.2 mi
- Meijer4.22.1 mi
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport4.37.4 mi
- Bowman Field4.512.8 mi
- Louisville Regional Airport Authority4.37.8 mi
- Hardin Memorial Hospital Heliport4.226.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A community park offering green space and recreational facilities.
A large municipal forest providing extensive hiking trails and outdoor activities.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).