Welcome to LOUISVILLE, KY 40242
40242 is a suburban zip code in Louisville, Kentucky. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. At $136,400 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 39.8. There are 4,934 men and 5,415 women. The median age for men is 37.5 while for women the median age is 41.9.
40242 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 38 degrees latitude (same latitude as Adana, Turkey) and -86 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 581.0 feet above sea level.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 40242
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- Colonial Terrace Neighborhood Association
- Eastern Area Community Ministries
- Lyndon Area Business Association
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Real Estate & Home Values in Louisville, KY
Average Home Value in 40242: $136,400
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Obama's Loan Modification Plan Explained
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- All About Credit Scores & Credit Reports
- How to Avoid Foreclosure
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- How to Buy a HUD Home
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
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Demographics
- Total Population: 10,349
- White Population: 9,325
- Black Population: 591
- Hispanic Population: 205
- Asian Population: 188
- Hawaiian Population: 1
- Indian Population: 15
- Male Population: 4,934
- Female Population: 5,415
- Median Age: 39.8
- Median Age of Males: 37.5
- Median Age of Females: 41.9
Geography
- Region: South
- Division: East South Central
- State: Kentucky
- CSA Name: Louisville/Jefferson County--Elizabethtown--Scottsburg, KY-IN
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Louisville/Jefferson County KY-IN
- County: Jefferson
- City: Louisville
- Longitude: -85.6
- Latitude: 38.3
- Elevation: 581 feet above sea level
- Area code: 502
Marital Status
Average Age
The Economics
- Average House Value: $136,400
- Average Annual Household Income: $64,676
- Businesses: 126
- Employees: 1,177
- Annual Payroll: $25,111,000
The Politics
- Congressional District: 03
- Congressional District Land Area: 366.0
- Sr Senator: Jim Bunning (R)
- Jr Senator: Mitch McConnell (R)
- US House Representative: John A. Yarmuth (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 111
- State FIPS Code: 21
Schools in 40242 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Bowen Elementary School
- 1601 Roosevelt Ave
- Louisville, KY 40242
- (502) 485-8213
- Middle Schools
- Westport Traditional Mid & Fine Arts Aca
- 8100 Westport Road
- Louisville, KY 40242
- (502) 485-8346
- High Schools
- Georgia Chaffee Tapp Westport Alt Hs
- 8800 Westport Rd
- Louisville, KY 40242
- (502) 485-8347
- Other Schools
- Audubon Youth Development Center
- 8711 Lagrange Rd
- Louisville, KY 40242
- (502) 429-7287
- Louisville Day Treatment Center Alt Sch
- 8711 Lagrange Rd
- Louisville, KY 40242
- (502) 429-7217
- Ten Broeck Kmi Hospital Alt School
- 8521 Lagrange Rd
- Louisville, KY 40242
- (502) 814-3722
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 40242 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://kspsor.state.ky.us. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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