40272 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 40272 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 40272 is White. The current unemployment level in 40272 is 5.6%.
| Population | 38,114 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,053 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,933 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,256 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $330,650 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 5.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 84.02% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 51.54% |
40272 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 32,016 | 83.82% |
| Black | 4,359 | 11.41% |
| Hispanic | 1,513 | 3.96% |
| Asian | 210 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 91 | 0.24% |
40272 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,487 | 55.27% |
| Black | 1,465 | 32.56% |
| Hispanic | 486 | 10.8% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 21 | 0.47% |
40272 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,572 | 11.67% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,670 | 7.58% |
| High School Diploma | 8,308 | 37.7% |
| No High School Diploma | 408 | 1.85% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,343 | 10.63% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,835 | 17.4% |
| Associates Degree | 1,851 | 8.4% |
| Masters Degree | 921 | 4.18% |
| Professional Degree | 100 | 0.45% |
| Doctorate Degree | 30 | 0.14% |