40503 ZIP Code
Lexington, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 40503 |
| City/Town: | Lexington |
| County: | Fayette |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,186 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,131 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,905 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,355 |
| Median Home Value: | $259,700 |
| Land Area: | 8.8 sq miles
22.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.0058, -84.5335 |
Population Information (40503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,186 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,346 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,840 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,573 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,431 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,195 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,677 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,028 | 10.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,183 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,472 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,268 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,636 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,728 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,854 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,654 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 487 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (40503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $259,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,071 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,355 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,524 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 831 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,920 | 63.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,604 | 36.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (40503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,282 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 352 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 370 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,057 | 15.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,216 | 16.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,362 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,558 | 28.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,367 | 27.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 56.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (40503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,131 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,410 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $104,452 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,905 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (40503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,058 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,470 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 588 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,675 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,396 | 73.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,248 | 21.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 809 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (40503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,452 | 83.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 701 | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 111 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,881 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 460 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,581 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,207 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,383 | 4.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 737 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 138 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 124 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 384 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (40503 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 660 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 282 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 723 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 911 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,472 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,672 | 21.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,217 | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,245 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,023 | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,319 | 10.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (40503 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,393 | 73.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 951 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 342 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 445 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 216 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,819 | 11.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (40503 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 65 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 489 | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,148 | 7.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 406 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,411 | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 733 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 238 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 681 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,134 | 13.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,348 | 34.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,133 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 910 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 774 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (40503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.7% | 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 (40503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,796 | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,540 | 80.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,270 | 29.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,381 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (40503 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,208 | 81.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,479 | 27.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,383 | 27.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 245 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 168 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 396 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (40503 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,157 | 68.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 659 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 231 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 189 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 454 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,429 | 10.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,185 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 25 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (40503 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 219 | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,186 | 8.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,662 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 989 | 7.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,979 | 14.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,709 | 20.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,178 | 23.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 531 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 878 | 6.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (40503 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 594 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,283 | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,574 | 19.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,348 | 40.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,133 | 23.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 423 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (40503 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,359 | 58.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 69 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,079 | 40.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 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: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (40503 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 632 | 5.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,440 | 35.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,819 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,633 | 21.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (40503 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 75 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 125 | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 361 | 4.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,099 | 13.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,554 | 44.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,301 | 29.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 372 | 4.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 33 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (40503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,511 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $555 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,071 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (40503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,524 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,850 | 46.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,271 | 18.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,648 | 21.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,182 | 25.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,122 | 24.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,538 | 28.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (40503 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,429 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,051 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,993 | 52.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 239 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,075 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,913 | 34.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (40503 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,166 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 318 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 215 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,117 | 29.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,138 | 15.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,378 | 47.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (40503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,038 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,120 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,177 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,522 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 164 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,969 | 55.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,389 | 39.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (40503 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,883 | 81.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,035 | 17.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,043 | 60.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,723 | 34.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 680 | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 269 | 5.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (40503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,018 | 88.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 303 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,168 | 1045.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,168 | 1045.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,168 | 1045.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 470 | 155.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 280 | 92.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 15 | 5.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 563 | 185.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 57 | 18.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (40503 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,613 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,198 | 87.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,415 | 12.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 833 | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,152 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 967 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 463 | 1.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (40503 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,524 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,192 | 97.3% | 89.4% |
Lexington, KY40503