The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 40299 sells for about $355,000, or $207 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 39 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,000 a month.
ZIP 40299 — Louisville
The 40299 housing market remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation of 2.9%. Demand is supported by the area's strong employment base and suburban appeal, though inventory levels remain tight. Buyers are seeing a competitive market, while sellers are adjusting to a more balanced pace of sales.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to Louisville's major employment hubs. It offers a balance of established housing stock and modern amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
29% 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 3.2% · poverty 6.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
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 7.2%/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 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 40299, 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 Jeffersontown area are generally considered moderate, with localized fluctuations typical of suburban Louisville. The area is often viewed as safer than the urban core of Louisville.
The area is served by the Jefferson County Public Schools system, which features a mix of highly rated magnet programs and standard neighborhood schools. Educational quality is generally regarded as stable for the suburban region.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including occasional severe thunderstorms and wind events. Flood risk is generally low, though localized drainage issues can occur in specific low-lying areas.
The area benefits from its proximity to major employment hubs in eastern Louisville and the Bluegrass Industrial Park. Development momentum is driven by continued suburban expansion and commercial infill projects.
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 I-64 and I-265 corridors, providing direct access to downtown Louisville and the surrounding suburban employment centers. Traffic congestion is common during peak hours on major arterial roads.
The area features access to several community parks, including the expansive Veterans Memorial Park, and is within a short drive of various golf courses and shopping centers like the Jeffersontown retail district.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand, supported by a mix of apartment complexes and single-family rentals. Vacancy rates remain low due to the area's popularity with commuters.
The economy is anchored by the Bluegrass Industrial Park, which hosts numerous manufacturing, logistics, and corporate headquarters. The area maintains a diverse industry mix with strong ties to the broader Louisville economy.
The area is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with major highway access via I-64 and I-265. Public transit options are limited compared to the urban core.
Development is focused on infill and the modernization of existing commercial corridors to support continued population growth.
The Jefferson County PVA conducts annual assessments to ensure property values reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including fire protection districts and the Jefferson County Public School district.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though the area is subject to standard regional adjustments based on weather-related risk profiles.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 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 Bay4.313.5 mi
- Malibu Jack's Louisville4.45.7 mi
- Activate Games4.96.1 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.15.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Louisville48.8 mi
- Churchill Downs4.715 mi
- Kentucky Exposition Center4.413.3 mi
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory4.815.6 mi
- KFC Yum! Center4.515.2 mi
- Kentucky International Convention Center4.515.2 mi
- Louisville Zoo4.511.6 mi
- Lights Under Louisville4.711.4 mi
- Louisville Mega Cavern4.511.4 mi
- Cinemark Tinseltown Louisville and XD4.49.8 mi
- Malibu Jack's Louisville4.45.7 mi
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory4.815.6 mi
- Kentucky Derby Museum4.715 mi
- The Waverly Hills Sanatorium4.618.8 mi
- Muhammad Ali Center4.815.5 mi
- Mellwood Art Center4.613.4 mi
- Cherokee Park4.812 mi
- Beckley Creek Park4.83.8 mi
- E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park4.68.5 mi
- Seneca Park4.710.7 mi
- Broad Run Park4.86.3 mi
- Taylorsville Lake Marina4.615.2 mi
- Guist Creek Marina4.619.5 mi
- Louisville Boat Club4.512.9 mi
- RiverPark Place Marina4.514 mi
- Admirals Anchor4.613.4 mi
- Topgolf Louisville48.1 mi
- Woodhaven Country Club4.77 mi
- Valhalla Golf Club4.85.4 mi
- Seneca Golf Course4.210.4 mi
- Quail Chase Golf Course3.48.2 mi
- Mall St. Matthews4.38.7 mi
- Jefferson Mall49.4 mi
- Oxmoor Center4.38.2 mi
- Publix Super Market at Terra Crossing4.57.3 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.47.5 mi
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport4.312.6 mi
- Bowman Field4.510 mi
- Louisville Regional Airport Authority4.313.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large community park with sports fields and walking trails.
Annual community festival and major local attraction.
Major regional economic anchor located within the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.