40203 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 40203 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 40203 is African American. The current unemployment level in 40203 is 4.6%.
| Population | 17,964 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.91% |
| Population Density | 6,587 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,986 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $26,968 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $303,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 52.06% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 55.61% |
40203 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,604 | 45% |
| Black | 8,793 | 52.04% |
| Hispanic | 358 | 2.12% |
| Asian | 103 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.04% |
40203 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 938 | 24.99% |
| Black | 2,194 | 58.44% |
| Hispanic | 290 | 7.73% |
| Asian | 324 | 8.63% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.08% |
40203 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 936 | 10.35% |
| Bachelor Degree | 860 | 9.51% |
| High School Diploma | 2,979 | 32.95% |
| No High School Diploma | 375 | 4.15% |
| GED or Alternate | 826 | 9.14% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,755 | 19.41% |
| Associates Degree | 715 | 7.91% |
| Masters Degree | 358 | 3.96% |
| Professional Degree | 87 | 0.96% |
| Doctorate Degree | 150 | 1.66% |
