40517 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 40517 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 40517 is White. The current unemployment level in 40517 is 4.6%.
| Population | 36,263 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.34% |
| Population Density | 5,753 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,308 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,716 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $344,890 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 67.58% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 45.15% |
40517 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 24,703 | 67.58% |
| Black | 8,620 | 23.58% |
| Hispanic | 2,560 | 7% |
| Asian | 664 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
40517 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,383 | 49.05% |
| Black | 1,582 | 32.56% |
| Hispanic | 724 | 14.9% |
| Asian | 159 | 3.27% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.08% |
40517 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,251 | 6.04% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,239 | 20.47% |
| High School Diploma | 4,423 | 21.35% |
| No High School Diploma | 401 | 1.94% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,180 | 5.7% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,814 | 23.24% |
| Associates Degree | 1,785 | 8.62% |
| Masters Degree | 1,928 | 9.31% |
| Professional Degree | 335 | 1.62% |
| Doctorate Degree | 357 | 1.72% |
