40505 ZIP Code
Lexington, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 40505 |
| City/Town: | Lexington |
| County: | Fayette |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,969 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,957 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,287 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,984 |
| Median Home Value: | $153,100 |
| Land Area: | 8.0 sq miles
20.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.0607, -84.4572 |
Population Information (40505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,969 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,244 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,725 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,186 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,528 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,658 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,372 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,775 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,396 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,581 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,262 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,201 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,841 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,495 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,221 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 453 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (40505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $153,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $933 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,984 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,035 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 949 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,750 | 61.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,285 | 38.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (40505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,450 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 880 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,724 | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,810 | 31.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,123 | 22.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,792 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,760 | 15.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,361 | 7.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (40505 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,957 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,256 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,651 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,287 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (40505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,835 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,051 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 782 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,479 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,566 | 81.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,578 | 12.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 821 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 86 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (40505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,593 | 71.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,989 | 19.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 73 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 156 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 564 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,594 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,339 | 5.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,207 | 8.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,594 | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 61 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 163 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 389 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (40505 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 568 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 584 | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,229 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 984 | 8.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,582 | 14.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,195 | 19.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,654 | 15.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,366 | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 562 | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 311 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (40505 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,633 | 73.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,740 | 13.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 265 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 253 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 287 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 640 | 4.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (40505 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 115 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 870 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,333 | 10.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 187 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,889 | 14.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 626 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 251 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 411 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,667 | 12.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,765 | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,594 | 12.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 926 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 417 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (40505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.2% | 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 (40505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,227 | 89.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,775 | 53.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,154 | 46.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,740 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (40505 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,469 | 76.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,001 | 36.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,584 | 23.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 845 | 7.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 62 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,730 | 15.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (40505 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,895 | 74.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 296 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 727 | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 268 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 801 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 569 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 333 | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 95 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (40505 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 402 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 480 | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 583 | 4.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 554 | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,615 | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,974 | 33.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,131 | 17.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,063 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,171 | 9.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (40505 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 89 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,464 | 12.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,677 | 22.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,337 | 44.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,076 | 17.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 341 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (40505 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,371 | 66.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 57 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,548 | 32.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 33 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (40505 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,133 | 10.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,642 | 33.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,296 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,964 | 17.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (40505 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 213 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 487 | 7.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,522 | 37.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,834 | 27.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,195 | 17.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 315 | 4.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 148 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 36 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (40505 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,194 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $438 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $933 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.38 |
Households (40505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,035 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,931 | 35.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,416 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,725 | 24.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,204 | 29.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,775 | 25.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,267 | 29.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (40505 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,001 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,099 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,239 | 38.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 435 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,967 | 17.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,953 | 26.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (40505 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,120 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 213 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 198 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,333 | 45.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,348 | 26.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,028 | 20.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (40505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,625 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,457 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,967 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,921 | 19.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 359 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,855 | 58.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,707 | 34.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (40505 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,062 | 81.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,657 | 17.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,380 | 72.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,273 | 27.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 293 | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (40505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,465 | 94.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 328 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,504 | 458.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,504 | 458.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,504 | 458.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 65 | 19.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 144 | 43.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,112 | 339.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 4.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (40505 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,783 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,603 | 91.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,180 | 8.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,737 | 7.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 166 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 142 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 135 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (40505 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,035 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,036 | 90.9% | 89.4% |
Lexington, KY40505