ZIP code 40218
Where is ZIP code 40218?
Louisville, Kentucky
Jefferson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 40218 belongs to Louisville, Kentucky in Jefferson County. 40218 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 502. About 33,736 people live in the 40218 area, where the median household income is $58,811. The closest ZIP codes are 40201 (Louisville, 1.2 mi west), 40221 (Louisville, 1.2 mi west) and 40224 (Louisville, 1.2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 40218 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Also accepted | Buechel, Watterson Park, Watterson Pk |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 502 |
| Coordinates | 38.189, -85.654 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 402 |
Population and income in 40218
| Population | 33,736 · higher than 96% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,748 · higher than 97% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.2 years · lower than 88% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $58,811 · higher than 54% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,487 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $205,300 · higher than 79% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,162 a month |
| Housing units | 14,288 |
| Households | 13,474 (2.48 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 50% / 51% |
| Land area | 9 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40218. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 40218
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40201 | Louisville, KY | 1.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 40221 | Louisville, KY | 1.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 40224 | Louisville, KY | 1.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 40225 | Louisville, KY | 1.2 mi W | Unique |
| 40231 | Louisville, KY | 1.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 40232 | Louisville, KY | 1.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 40233 | Louisville, KY | 1.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 40250 | Louisville, KY | 1.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 40251 | Louisville, KY | 1.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 40252 | Louisville, KY | 1.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 40253 | Louisville, KY | 1.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 40255 | Louisville, KY | 1.2 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 40218 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 40218
123 MAIN ST
LOUISVILLE KY 40218
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BUECHEL, WATTERSON PARK and WATTERSON PK as the city name for 40218. Avoid West Buechel: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (40218-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Louisville, KY
- 40201
- 40202
- 40203
- 40204
- 40205
- 40206
- 40207
- 40208
- 40209
- 40210
- 40211
- 40212
- 40213
- 40214
- 40215
- 40216
- 40217
- 40219
- 40220
- 40221
- 40222
- 40223
- 40224
- 40225
- 40228
- 40229
- 40231
- 40232
- 40233
- 40241
- 40242
- 40243
- 40245
- 40250
- 40251
- 40252
- 40253
- 40255
- 40256
- 40257
- 40258
- 40259
- 40261
- 40266
- 40268
- 40269
- 40270
- 40272
- 40280
- 40281
- 40282
- 40283
- 40285
- 40287
- 40289
- 40290
- 40291
- 40292
- 40293
- 40294
- 40295
- 40296
- 40297
- 40298
- 40299
All Louisville ZIP codes with population and income →
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 40218?
- 40218 is a Louisville, Kentucky ZIP code. Buechel, Watterson Park and Watterson Pk are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 40218 in?
- ZIP code 40218 is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 40218 in?
- 40218 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Kentucky/Louisville).
- What area code is 40218?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 40218 use area code 502.
- What is the population of ZIP code 40218?
- About 33,736 people live in ZIP code 40218, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 40218?
- The median household income in 40218 is $58,811 a year, higher than 54% of Kentucky ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 40218?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 40218 are 40201 (Louisville, 1.2 miles), 40221 (Louisville, 1.2 miles), 40224 (Louisville, 1.2 miles) and 40225 (Louisville, 1.2 miles).