London, KY — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 40741 serves a portion of London, Kentucky, within Laurel County. This community is home to approximately 37,778 residents, with a median age of 41.5 years. The median household income of $43,256 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $181,675 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 56% owner-occupied and 44% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of London is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 98 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 23% and an unemployment rate of 4.9%, 40741 reflects the economic character of Laurel County in Kentucky.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 37,778 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 16,882 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $43,256 | ↓ 36% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $181,675 | ↓ 40% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 98 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | ↑ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 13.8% | ↑ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 23% | ↓ 34% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 41.5 yrs | ↑ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 56% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 44% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 19,644 | — |