40218 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 40218 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 40218 is African American. The current unemployment level in 40218 is 5.6%.
| Population | 33,479 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 3,946 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,672 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,395 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $356,570 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 5.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 48.09% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 43.55% |
40218 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,520 | 48.08% |
| Black | 12,526 | 36.46% |
| Hispanic | 3,745 | 10.9% |
| Asian | 1,523 | 4.43% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.02% |
40218 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 748 | 23.82% |
| Black | 1,434 | 45.67% |
| Hispanic | 762 | 24.27% |
| Asian | 187 | 5.96% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.13% |
40218 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,318 | 7.48% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,065 | 17.39% |
| High School Diploma | 4,842 | 27.48% |
| No High School Diploma | 303 | 1.72% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,174 | 6.66% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,751 | 21.29% |
| Associates Degree | 1,414 | 8.02% |
| Masters Degree | 1,555 | 8.82% |
| Professional Degree | 159 | 0.9% |
| Doctorate Degree | 41 | 0.23% |