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ZIP Code 40242

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 11,099

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 40242

What is the median household income in 40242?
The median household income in 40242 is $79,201 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 40242?
The poverty rate in 40242 is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 40242?
$293,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 40242?
The median gross rent in 40242 is $1,239 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 40242 residents have a college degree?
47.5% of adults in 40242 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
11,099
Median Income
$79,201
Median Home Value
$293,200
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.1%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,459 (+13.6%) Home Value: +$84,600 (+40.6%) Poverty Rate: +1.2 pp (+19.7%) Bachelor's+: +0.5 pp (+1.1%) Unemployment: +1.4 pp (+37.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 11,099
Median Age 36.0
Female 53.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.2% White (non-Hisp.) 71.9% Black 14.8% Asian 5.5% Two or More 4.3% Other 1.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
3.0%
Chinese
1.4%
Vietnamese
0.6%
Indian
0.4%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.9%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Cuban
0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $79,201 ±$9,403
Per Capita Income $99,327
Median Family Income $97,523
Poverty Rate 7.3%
Child Poverty Rate 13.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.0%
$10–15k
1.4%
$15–25k
3.0%
$25–35k
7.6%
$35–50k
7.9%
$50–75k
23.7%
$75–100k
13.5%
$100–150k
16.5%
$150–200k
11.7%
$200k+
9.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,963
Owner-Occupied 69.1%
Renter-Occupied 30.9%
Vacancy Rate 3.2%
Median Home Value $293,200
Median Gross Rent $1,239
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 12.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 42.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.1%
$50–100k
0.9%
$100–200k
3.6%
$200–300k
35.4%
$300–500k
44.9%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
0.6%
$500–1k
13.1%
$1–1.5k
61.5%
$1.5–2k
19.1%
$2–2.5k
4.2%
$3.5k+
1.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.7%
1 vehicle
35.2%
2 vehicles
45.2%
3+
16.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.6%
Single-fam. att.
7.1%
2–4 units
0.7%
5–19 units
8.7%
20+ units
1.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.1%
1940–1969
0.6%
1970–1999
24.5%
2000–2009
5.4%
2010+
0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 94.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 47.5%
Graduate Degree 20.3%
Some College / Associate 19.2%
Less Than High School 3.2%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 72.0%
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Work from Home 15.9%
Self-Employed 6.1%
Government Workers 11.3%
Private For-Profit 82.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.9%
Retail
11.4%
Prof. Services
10.6%
Manufacturing
9.7%
Finance
9.4%
Arts/Entmt.
8.9%
Transportation
7.4%
Construction
5.1%
Public Admin
2.5%
Information
2.3%
Wholesale
1.9%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Management
45.8%
Sales
23.6%
Production
13.0%
Food Prep
12.5%
Construction
5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.7 min
Drove Alone 75.2%
Carpool 7.7%
Public Transit 0.4%
Work from Home 15.9%
Walked 0.4%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 4,805
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 40.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.7%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.8%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
5.4%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
4.1%
25–34
18.3%
35–44
11.2%
45–54
10.7%
55–64
5.3%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
11.4%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 24.7% Working age (18–64): 75.3% 65 and over: 18.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 11.6%
Naturalized Citizen 32.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
45.3%
Africa
27.2%
Latin America
17.9%
Europe
7.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.0%
With a Disability 9.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.3%
Uninsured 8.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 93.8%
Has a Computer 97.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 81.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023