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Lexington, KY · standard

ZIP Code 40510

Fayette County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,928
35/sq mi
$161,938
Median income
$695,400
Median home value
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lexington pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40510 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 40510 covers 55.6 square miles in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,928 residents on file, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 40510 skews affluent, with a median household income of $161,938 (171% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $47,410. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. The typical home here is valued at $695,400 (337% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 76.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 40510, plus 6 more within Fayette County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 40510

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lexington, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40510.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40510, Lexington, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,928

Population

55.6

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 40510?

36.2

Median Age

66.2%

Male

33.8%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 68.9%
African American 21.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$161,938

Median Household Income

+171% vs state

$47,410

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 40510 ranks nationally

Lexington, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$161,938 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

417

Total Housing Units

417

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$695,400

Median Home Value

+337% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.9%

YoY Change (2021)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 40510 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 +5.3% 151
2018 – 161
2019 -9.1% 147
2020 +8.1% 159
2021 +9.9% 174

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 135 business establishments in ZIP 40510, employing approximately 3,296 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,897,000.

135

Businesses

3,296

Employees

$192.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 21 15.6%
Transportation and warehousing 16 11.8%
Construction 15 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 14 10.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 9.6%
Retail trade 9 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 5.2%
Manufacturing 7 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 5.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 4.4%
Educational services 3 2.2%
Health care and social assistance 3 2.2%
Accommodation and food services 3 2.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 40510 vs 40513 →

ZIP 40510 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40510 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 40510 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 40510 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
40513 Lexington, KY 10,994 3.7 mi
40504 Lexington, KY 25,655 3.8 mi
40508 Lexington, KY 23,569 5.6 mi
40514 Lexington, KY 14,647 6.3 mi
40507 Lexington, KY 1,757 5.9 mi
40503 Lexington, KY 28,003 5.8 mi
40506 Lexington, KY 2,802 6.0 mi
40505 Lexington, KY 26,040 7.9 mi
40339 Keene, KY 46 9.1 mi
40502 Lexington, KY 25,709 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fayette County

40517 standard
Lexington, KY
Pop: 35,227
40515 standard
Lexington, KY
Pop: 33,595
40509 standard
Lexington, KY
Pop: 32,364
40511 standard
Lexington, KY
Pop: 31,798
40503 standard
Lexington, KY
Pop: 28,003
40505 standard
Lexington, KY
Pop: 26,040

Related Areas

Fayette County Lexington, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 40510 in? ▼
ZIP code 40510 (Lexington) is located in Fayette County, Kentucky. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40510? ▼
ZIP code 40510 in Lexington, KY has a population of 1,928 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40510? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 40510 is $161,938, which is 112% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40510? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 40510 is $695,400, which is 150% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40510? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 40510 is White at 68.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40510? ▼
ZIP code 40510 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 3,296 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40510? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40510 are: Wholesale trade (21), Transportation and warehousing (16), Construction (15). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40510? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40510 increased by 9.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40510? ▼
In ZIP code 40510, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40510? ▼
In ZIP code 40510, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40510? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40510 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.