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U.S. ZIP Code · KY40272

Jefferson County · Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Typical home value

$223,921[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.6%
5-year / yr
+5.7%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-21.2%
vs metro
-16.9%
vs state
+34.8%
ZIP 40272 location in KY
Location of ZIP 40272 in KY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 40272 is worth $223,921 — 16.9% below the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,387 a month — a 7.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,387[2]
Gross yield
7.4%[2]
Cap rate
4.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,857[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Jefferson County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
38,289[3]
Median household income
$69,940[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Jefferson County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,585[5]
Moved in
15,433
Moved out
17,018

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
6
Middle
1
High
1
  • Stuart Academy

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Jefferson County

    1,008 students

  • Valley High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Jefferson County

    886 students

  • Wilkerson Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Jefferson County

    553 students

  • Stonestreet Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Jefferson County

    487 students

  • Medora Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Jefferson County

    454 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield7.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.5%
Annual rent$16,647

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,132
Loan principal$179,137
Down payment$44,784
Total interest paid$228,479

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.06
Monthly cost to own$1,474
Monthly rent$1,387

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
57th percentile[1]
Rental yield
68th percentile[2]
Property tax
70th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 40272?
The typical home in 40272 is worth $223,921, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 40272?
Home values in 40272 are up 2.6% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 40272?
A typical home in 40272 rents for about $1,387 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 40272?
The effective property tax rate in 40272 is 0.8% — roughly $1,857 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 40272?
ZIP code 40272 has a population of 38,289 and a median household income of $69,940.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Milltown, IN

    Typical home
    $224,302
    Gross yield
  • Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY

    Typical home
    $221,014
    Gross yield
    6.8%
  • Campbellsburg, KY

    Typical home
    $228,112
    Gross yield
  • Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY

    Typical home
    $219,686
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY

    Typical home
    $228,253
    Gross yield
    8.0%
  • Fredericksburg CDP, IN

    Typical home
    $229,202
    Gross yield

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