40212 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 40212 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 40212 is African American. The current unemployment level in 40212 is 4.6%.
| Population | 15,412 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.89% |
| Population Density | 2,229 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,137 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $31,377 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $138,990 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 58.61% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 61.21% |
40212 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,384 | 39.71% |
| Black | 9,421 | 58.61% |
| Hispanic | 206 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 63 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
40212 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 606 | 26.38% |
| Black | 1,488 | 64.78% |
| Hispanic | 172 | 7.49% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.09% |
40212 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 756 | 8.32% |
| Bachelor Degree | 441 | 4.85% |
| High School Diploma | 3,270 | 35.97% |
| No High School Diploma | 353 | 3.88% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,245 | 13.7% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,860 | 20.46% |
| Associates Degree | 818 | 9% |
| Masters Degree | 265 | 2.92% |
| Professional Degree | 82 | 0.9% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |