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Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY

ZIP 40223 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY (40223)

Median Income
$97,033

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+869
Wealth inflow
Population
23,264
Unemployment
4.2%
0.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 869 for ZIP 40223 (Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
4.2%+12% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
2.2%-64% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.7%-69% vs US avg
x
1,207
Establishments
41,958
Employees

~35 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
  • Construction5.4%
  • Manufacturing9.3%
  • Wholesale trade3.2%
  • Retail trade8.6%
  • Transportation, utilities4.6%
  • Information1.8%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate10.8%
  • Professional, scientific, management13.6%
  • Education, health care, social26.8%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services8.0%
  • Other services4.3%
  • Public administration3.0%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$97,033
Unemployment4.2%
Establishments1,207
Employees41,958