40515 ZIP Code
Lexington, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 40515 |
| City/Town: | Lexington |
| County: | Fayette |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,163 |
| Median Household Income: | $84,280 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,248 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,773 |
| Median Home Value: | $287,600 |
| Land Area: | 55.4 sq miles
143.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.9156, -84.4122 |
Population Information (40515 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,163 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,632 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,531 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,295 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,915 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,434 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,289 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,416 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,671 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,921 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,793 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,196 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,339 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,596 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 896 | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 402 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (40515 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $287,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,176 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,773 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,965 | 94.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 808 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,154 | 61.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,811 | 38.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (40515 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,814 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 290 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 586 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,492 | 14.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,026 | 20.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,445 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,024 | 28.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,951 | 24.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 52.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (40515 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $84,280 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $116,481 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $107,079 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,248 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (40515 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,026 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,267 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 759 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,132 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,057 | 79.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,993 | 14.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,198 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (40515 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,687 | 79.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,787 | 7.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 43 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,512 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 810 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,296 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,454 | 4.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,142 | 5.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 861 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 389 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 50 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 842 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (40515 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 704 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 171 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 571 | 3.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 869 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,817 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,544 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,020 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,861 | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,511 | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,897 | 12.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (40515 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,225 | 75.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,689 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 20 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 135 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 242 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,384 | 11.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (40515 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 238 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 858 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,076 | 10.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 487 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,683 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 841 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 260 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,102 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,504 | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,063 | 29.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,478 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,073 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 604 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (40515 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.0% | 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 (40515 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,616 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,372 | 75.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,925 | 27.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,343 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (40515 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,794 | 85.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,347 | 22.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,839 | 19.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 341 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 356 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 615 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (40515 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,322 | 71.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 574 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 320 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 364 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 794 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 887 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,394 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 118 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (40515 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 70 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,584 | 10.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,632 | 16.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,726 | 23.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,439 | 28.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,510 | 15.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 385 | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 125 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 294 | 1.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (40515 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 319 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,373 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,288 | 20.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,718 | 36.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,062 | 25.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,013 | 6.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (40515 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,463 | 36.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 181 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,065 | 60.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 6 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 68 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 161 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (40515 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 395 | 2.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,139 | 27.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,801 | 52.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,630 | 17.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (40515 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 158 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 82 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 701 | 7.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,107 | 12.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,849 | 31.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,184 | 34.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 922 | 10.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 151 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (40515 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,680 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $620 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,176 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.38 |
Households (40515 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,965 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,942 | 53.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,079 | 20.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,487 | 16.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,355 | 22.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,570 | 30.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,549 | 23.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (40515 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,599 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,958 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,056 | 55.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 234 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,072 | 7.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,826 | 26.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (40515 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,909 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 488 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 234 | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,571 | 40.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,992 | 22.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,624 | 29.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (40515 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,926 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,557 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,959 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,237 | 9.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 232 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,976 | 61.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,029 | 31.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (40515 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,284 | 83.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,308 | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,011 | 56.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,176 | 41.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,272 | 24.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 121 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (40515 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,357 | 92.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 296 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,806 | 948.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,806 | 948.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,806 | 948.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 436 | 147.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 296 | 100.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 32 | 10.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 731 | 247.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 180 | 60.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (40515 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,868 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,340 | 89.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,528 | 10.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,173 | 3.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 854 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 810 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 691 | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (40515 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,965 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,794 | 98.9% | 89.4% |
Lexington, KY40515