40216 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Kentucky based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 40216 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 40216 is African American. The current unemployment level in 40216 is 5.6%.
| Population | 43,167 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.16% |
| Population Density | 2,633 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,765 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,575 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $497,560 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 5.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 49.03% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 53.47% |
40216 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21,405 | 49.03% |
| Black | 18,874 | 43.23% |
| Hispanic | 2,523 | 5.78% |
| Asian | 796 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
40216 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,005 | 33.21% |
| Black | 3,402 | 56.35% |
| Hispanic | 465 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 155 | 2.57% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.08% |
40216 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,324 | 9.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,947 | 8.22% |
| High School Diploma | 8,439 | 35.61% |
| No High School Diploma | 601 | 2.54% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,455 | 10.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,619 | 19.49% |
| Associates Degree | 2,109 | 8.9% |
| Masters Degree | 1,045 | 4.41% |
| Professional Degree | 119 | 0.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 40 | 0.17% |