40517 ZIP Code
Lexington, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 40517 |
| City/Town: | Lexington |
| County: | Fayette |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,263 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,429 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,408 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,185 |
| Median Home Value: | $171,100 |
| Land Area: | 6.2 sq miles
16.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.9830, -84.4894 |
Population Information (40517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,263 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,524 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,739 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,872 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,072 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,937 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,941 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,699 | 10.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,568 | 20.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,309 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,389 | 9.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,601 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,927 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,904 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,436 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 608 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (40517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $171,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,048 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,185 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,894 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,291 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,364 | 37.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,530 | 62.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (40517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,742 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 793 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,328 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,969 | 20.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,431 | 22.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,188 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,427 | 22.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,606 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (40517 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,429 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,625 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,633 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,408 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (40517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,349 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,856 | 93.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,481 | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,789 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,624 | 78.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,440 | 17.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 732 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 60 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (40517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,422 | 64.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,588 | 23.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 532 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 854 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,861 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,551 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,432 | 6.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,469 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 335 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 615 | 1.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (40517 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,014 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,040 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,833 | 10.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,943 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,577 | 15.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,350 | 19.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,913 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,156 | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 645 | 3.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 423 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (40517 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,113 | 76.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,591 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 584 | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 241 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 212 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,428 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (40517 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 37 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,014 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,269 | 6.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 520 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,960 | 14.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 941 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 139 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 801 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,619 | 13.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,907 | 29.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,922 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,151 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 576 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (40517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.4% | 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 (40517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,667 | 92.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,056 | 58.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,743 | 46.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,339 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (40517 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,682 | 81.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,871 | 22.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,026 | 17.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,061 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 262 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,354 | 13.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (40517 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,042 | 38.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,072 | 11.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 973 | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,660 | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,353 | 12.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,330 | 12.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,687 | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 68 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (40517 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 768 | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 844 | 4.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,531 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,594 | 25.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 6,002 | 33.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,443 | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 755 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 101 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 138 | 0.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (40517 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 317 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,274 | 18.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,076 | 33.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,527 | 35.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,811 | 10.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 180 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (40517 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,152 | 30.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 42 | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,632 | 68.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (40517 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,566 | 9.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,239 | 48.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,235 | 31.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,854 | 11.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (40517 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 187 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 252 | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,753 | 27.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,936 | 30.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,735 | 27.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 495 | 7.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (40517 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,202 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $450 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,048 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.06 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (40517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,894 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,602 | 27.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,430 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,015 | 23.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,619 | 39.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,271 | 25.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,845 | 22.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (40517 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,990 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,768 | 48.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,073 | 36.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 424 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,483 | 10.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,185 | 44.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (40517 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,386 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 429 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 545 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,940 | 35.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,412 | 16.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,060 | 36.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (40517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,216 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,002 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,006 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,422 | 15.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 589 | 10.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,136 | 57.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,697 | 31.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (40517 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,621 | 76.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,950 | 21.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,899 | 61.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,976 | 37.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,576 | 19.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 75 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (40517 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,212 | 91.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 475 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,051 | 642.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,051 | 642.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,051 | 642.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 599 | 126.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 709 | 149.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 985 | 207.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (40517 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,391 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,452 | 88.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,939 | 11.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,773 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,242 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 284 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 640 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (40517 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,894 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,188 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
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