NEIGHBORSCORE

Louisville, Kentucky · ZIP 40291

Louisville — ZIP 40291

Crime DataSchools

Louisville (40291) scores 36/100 — Below Average for Louisville. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $314K.

36OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

Tap a tab to compare 40291 against its city, state, or the nation.

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 index49/100
Avg math proficiency34%
Avg reading proficiency42%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index33/100
Typical home value$314K
Median rent$1,629/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

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Louisville, KentuckyLouisvilleZIP 40228
38▲2 vs here
Louisville, KentuckyLouisvilleZIP 40299
40▲4 vs here
Louisville, KentuckyLouisvilleZIP 40229
35▼1 vs here
Louisville, KentuckyLouisvilleZIP 40218
37▲1 vs here

More ZIPs in Louisville

Louisville, KentuckyLouisvilleZIP 40242
36= even vs here
Louisville, KentuckyLouisvilleZIP 40272
36= even vs here
Louisville, KentuckyLouisvilleZIP 40219
36= even vs here
Louisville, KentuckyLouisvilleZIP 40258
37▲1 vs here
Louisville, KentuckyLouisvilleZIP 40207
37▲1 vs here
Louisville, KentuckyLouisvilleZIP 40220
37▲1 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$314K

Median Rent

$1,629/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 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
Wheeler ElementaryKG–05626
54%
57%
Bates ElementaryKG–05585
36%
43%
Fern Creek High09–121,525
25%
40%
Fern Creek ElementaryKG–05744
19%
26%

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.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

41,506

Median Income

$81K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

39.1 yrs

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

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 40291 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 40291 has a school score of 49/100. 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 40291 is approximately $314K. 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 40291 in Louisville has an overall NeighborScore of 36/100. 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.