40502 ZIP Code
Lexington, Kentucky
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 40502 |
| City/Town: | Lexington |
| County: | Fayette |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,118 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,687 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,658 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,326 |
| Median Home Value: | $453,400 |
| Land Area: | 7.1 sq miles
18.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.0110, -84.4832 |
Population Information (40502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,118 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,458 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,660 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,464 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,165 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 981 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,295 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,512 | 13.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,858 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,030 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,551 | 9.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,399 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,019 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,417 | 12.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,664 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 763 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (40502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $453,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,047 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,326 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,121 | 91.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,205 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,690 | 58.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,431 | 41.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (40502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,701 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 394 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 385 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,183 | 11.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,552 | 13.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 856 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,254 | 33.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,077 | 32.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 65.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (40502 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,687 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $126,159 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $143,895 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,658 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (40502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,591 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,894 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 697 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,330 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,955 | 71.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,067 | 22.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 813 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 59 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (40502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,945 | 88.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,091 | 4.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 926 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 181 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 972 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 666 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,170 | 4.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 525 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 44 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 36 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 565 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (40502 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 596 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 136 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,331 | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,230 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,631 | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,902 | 14.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,263 | 9.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,530 | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,181 | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,321 | 17.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (40502 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,067 | 72.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 830 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 109 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 343 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 340 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,799 | 12.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (40502 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 295 | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 574 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 580 | 4.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 230 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,311 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 622 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 249 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,153 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,293 | 16.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,592 | 33.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 920 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 670 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 405 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (40502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (40502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,533 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,821 | 76.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,056 | 33.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,494 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (40502 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,064 | 76.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,088 | 31.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,162 | 24.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 413 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 152 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 457 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (40502 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,057 | 56.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,161 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 794 | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,217 | 8.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,057 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 675 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,296 | 9.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 63 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (40502 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 347 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 269 | 1.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 820 | 5.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,879 | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,669 | 18.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,702 | 18.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,328 | 16.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 854 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,442 | 17.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (40502 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 428 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,058 | 14.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,616 | 25.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,038 | 28.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,261 | 22.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 925 | 6.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (40502 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,733 | 58.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 162 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,111 | 39.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 67 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 48 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (40502 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 582 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,287 | 40.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,040 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,212 | 16.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (40502 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 74 | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 83 | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 435 | 5.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 443 | 5.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,131 | 14.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,262 | 29.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,743 | 35.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 519 | 6.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (40502 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,201 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $743 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,047 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.38 |
Households (40502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,121 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,391 | 41.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,879 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,875 | 21.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,990 | 30.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,477 | 18.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,135 | 31.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.06 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (40502 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,458 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,665 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,828 | 50.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 263 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 674 | 5.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,877 | 33.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (40502 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,169 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 623 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 208 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,763 | 24.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,059 | 14.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,516 | 49.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (40502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,586 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,062 | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,027 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,159 | 11.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 177 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,361 | 43.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,621 | 51.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (40502 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,952 | 80.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,905 | 18.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,999 | 61.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,806 | 36.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,059 | 21.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 100 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (40502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,942 | 92.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 206 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,176 | 1056.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,176 | 1056.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,176 | 1056.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 317 | 153.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 310 | 150.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 362 | 175.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 13.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (40502 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,654 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,227 | 90.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,427 | 9.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 788 | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 912 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 447 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 280 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (40502 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,121 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,693 | 96.7% | 89.4% |
Lexington, KY40502