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Louisville, Kentucky · ZIP 40215

Louisville — ZIP 40215

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Louisville (40215) scores 34/100 — Below Average for Louisville. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $142K.

34OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index44/100
Avg math proficiency10%
Avg reading proficiency17%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index57/100
Typical home value$142K
Median rent$1,225/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$142K

Median Rent

$1,225/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

31,647

Violent Crime

4,834

Property Crime

26,813

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jefferson County, Kentucky (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

Grades
Hazelwood ElementaryPK–05527
17%
22%
Iroquois High09–121,301
9%
11%
Semple ElementaryKG–05592
9%
20%
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North06–08470
9%
13%
Jacob ElementaryPK–05519
8%
12%
Frayser ElementaryKG–05419
8%
22%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

19,444

Median Income

$44K

Homeownership

44%

Median Age

37.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 40215 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 40215 has a school score of 44/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 40215 is approximately $142K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 40215 in Louisville has an overall NeighborScore of 34/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.