ZIP Code 40510
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Lexington · Fayette County · Kentucky
- Population
- 1,928
- Median income
- $161,938
- Median home value
- $695,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.6%
- Land area
- 55.6 sq mi
35/sq mi
▲ 112% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 150% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.2
New York
ZIP code 40510 in Lexington, Kentucky has a population of 1,928. The median household income is $161,938, which is 112% above the national average. Median home value is $695,400, 150% above the US average. 31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40510 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.6 square miles in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. The area is home to 1,928 residents, producing a population density of 35 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 40510 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40510 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $695,400 (337% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40510 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 40510 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 40510
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40510.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
21 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
13 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 40510?
36.2
Median Age
66.2%
Male
33.8%
Female
4.9%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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