40217 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 40217 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 40217 is African American. The current unemployment level in 40217 is 4.6%.
| Population | 12,439 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.40% |
| Population Density | 5,233 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,786 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,977 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $351,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 88.62% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 44.70% |
40217 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,409 | 88.62% |
| Black | 647 | 5.51% |
| Hispanic | 364 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 302 | 2.57% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
40217 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 442 | 37.84% |
| Black | 557 | 47.69% |
| Hispanic | 134 | 11.47% |
| Asian | 33 | 2.83% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.09% |
40217 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 463 | 5.94% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,632 | 20.92% |
| High School Diploma | 1,878 | 24.08% |
| No High School Diploma | 157 | 2.01% |
| GED or Alternate | 560 | 7.18% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,434 | 18.38% |
| Associates Degree | 524 | 6.72% |
| Masters Degree | 1,025 | 13.14% |
| Professional Degree | 78 | 1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 49 | 0.63% |