40509 ZIP Code
Lexington, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 40509 |
| City/Town: | Lexington |
| County: | Fayette |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 45,181 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,503 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,128 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,595 |
| Median Home Value: | $317,500 |
| Land Area: | 47.8 sq miles
123.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.9973, -84.3775 |
Population Information (40509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 45,181 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,044 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,137 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,176 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,377 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,363 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,548 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,636 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,638 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,687 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,583 | 14.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,428 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,875 | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,422 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,078 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 370 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (40509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $317,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,235 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,595 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,504 | 94.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,091 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,494 | 62.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,010 | 37.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (40509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,081 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 778 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 909 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,314 | 14.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,198 | 17.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,153 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,580 | 31.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,149 | 23.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 55.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (40509 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,503 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $117,653 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $111,884 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,128 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (40509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,703 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,885 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 798 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,979 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,829 | 79.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,824 | 15.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,205 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (40509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,152 | 68.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,599 | 14.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,046 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,158 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,208 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,317 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,554 | 5.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,573 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 246 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 126 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 609 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (40509 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 586 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 415 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 838 | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,016 | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,841 | 9.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,217 | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,155 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,725 | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,046 | 11.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,665 | 14.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (40509 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,775 | 79.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,653 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 74 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 322 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 91 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,425 | 9.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (40509 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 293 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,028 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,939 | 11.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 600 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,572 | 14.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,060 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 243 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,596 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,876 | 11.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,077 | 28.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,020 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 831 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 750 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (40509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.8% | 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 (40509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 42,679 | 94.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 34,400 | 76.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,466 | 27.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,362 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (40509 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,838 | 85.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,016 | 21.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,743 | 20.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 516 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 233 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 908 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (40509 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,931 | 60.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,598 | 13.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 222 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 714 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,186 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,452 | 7.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,336 | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 156 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (40509 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 147 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,521 | 23.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,223 | 26.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,687 | 29.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,829 | 9.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,623 | 8.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 221 | 1.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 174 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 47 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 123 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (40509 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 225 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,826 | 9.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,279 | 21.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,135 | 36.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,885 | 24.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,245 | 6.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (40509 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,055 | 32.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 248 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,064 | 65.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 24 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 55 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 42 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (40509 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 705 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,901 | 31.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,859 | 47.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,039 | 16.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (40509 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 101 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 348 | 3.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 657 | 5.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,161 | 10.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,975 | 25.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,552 | 39.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,633 | 14.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 67 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (40509 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,793 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $583 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,235 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.06 | 2.38 |
Households (40509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,504 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,073 | 49.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,573 | 24.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,229 | 17.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,636 | 25.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,232 | 33.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,251 | 23.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (40509 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,829 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,232 | 31.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,413 | 55.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 275 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,735 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,194 | 30.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (40509 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,015 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 989 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 632 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,211 | 43.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,240 | 18.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,943 | 24.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (40509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,689 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,684 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 45,041 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,620 | 10.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 459 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,229 | 48.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,932 | 41.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (40509 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,135 | 80.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,635 | 19.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,226 | 60.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,812 | 32.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,382 | 16.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 597 | 6.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (40509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,792 | 88.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 499 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,389 | 1080.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,389 | 1080.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,389 | 1080.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 326 | 65.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,240 | 248.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 31 | 6.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,055 | 211.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 0.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (40509 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,005 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,673 | 84.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,332 | 15.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,365 | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,912 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,272 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 783 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (40509 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,504 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,194 | 98.3% | 89.4% |
Lexington, KY40509