40504 ZIP Code
Lexington, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 40504 |
| City/Town: | Lexington |
| County: | Fayette |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,408 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,500 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,929 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,999 |
| Median Home Value: | $195,700 |
| Land Area: | 6.2 sq miles
16.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.0424, -84.5440 |
Population Information (40504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,408 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,509 | 51.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,899 | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,806 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,343 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,013 | 3.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,305 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,215 | 19.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,098 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,793 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,729 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,402 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,136 | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,693 | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,134 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 741 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (40504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $195,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $859 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,999 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,930 | 91.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,069 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,878 | 32.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,052 | 67.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (40504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,726 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,182 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,018 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,181 | 26.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,353 | 21.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 902 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,970 | 18.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,120 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (40504 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,500 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $63,670 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,346 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,929 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (40504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,479 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,540 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 939 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,603 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,918 | 80.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,844 | 13.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 729 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 49 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (40504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,885 | 63.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,800 | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 85 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 489 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,242 | 8.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,907 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,308 | 12.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,029 | 15.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,268 | 12.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 89 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 60 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 612 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (40504 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,451 | 12.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 693 | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,379 | 11.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,573 | 13.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,567 | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,148 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,200 | 10.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,069 | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 412 | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 438 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (40504 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,440 | 69.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,945 | 14.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 340 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 449 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 316 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 680 | 5.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (40504 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 324 | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 833 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,171 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 123 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,582 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 663 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 165 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 364 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,558 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,826 | 28.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,272 | 16.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 481 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 178 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (40504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.9% | 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 (40504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,716 | 86.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,902 | 56.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,063 | 38.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,198 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (40504 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,459 | 79.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,619 | 22.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,770 | 14.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 837 | 7.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 92 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,848 | 15.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (40504 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,457 | 42.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 231 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 465 | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 442 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,771 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,359 | 18.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,251 | 17.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 23 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (40504 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 489 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 844 | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,397 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,109 | 8.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,127 | 16.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,451 | 26.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,557 | 19.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 462 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 563 | 4.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (40504 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 697 | 5.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,893 | 22.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,524 | 27.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,052 | 31.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,646 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 187 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (40504 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,842 | 49.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 165 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,832 | 48.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 38 | 0.3% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 53 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (40504 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,980 | 16.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,270 | 44.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,285 | 27.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,395 | 11.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (40504 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 142 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 157 | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 712 | 18.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,042 | 26.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,157 | 29.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 484 | 12.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 184 | 4.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (40504 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,312 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $467 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $859 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (40504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,930 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,897 | 24.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,129 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,650 | 30.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,867 | 32.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,995 | 25.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,488 | 20.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.16 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.81 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (40504 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,250 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,980 | 53.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,379 | 30.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 475 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,231 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,229 | 46.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (40504 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,908 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 295 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 291 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,626 | 23.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 969 | 14.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,727 | 54.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (40504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,485 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,222 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,914 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,086 | 15.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 213 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,465 | 60.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,408 | 34.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (40504 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,670 | 70.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,418 | 28.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,454 | 60.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,633 | 35.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,242 | 16.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 331 | 4.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (40504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,576 | 85.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 317 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,832 | 1208.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,832 | 1208.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,832 | 1208.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 165 | 52.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,197 | 377.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,842 | 581.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 48 | 15.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (40504 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,602 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,875 | 80.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,727 | 19.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,194 | 13.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 278 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 317 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 938 | 3.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (40504 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,930 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,062 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Lexington, KY40504