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 Moderate-density area
- $161,938
- Median income Above-median income area
- $695,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,410. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $695,400 (337% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 76.3% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 40510 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$47,410
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 40510 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Lexington, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$161,938 Top 1% higher than 99% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
417housing units
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 ZIP avg
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.
- 40503
Lexington (40503)
28,003 residents
- 40505
Lexington (40505)
26,040 residents
- 40502
Lexington (40502)
25,709 residents
- 40504
Lexington (40504)
25,655 residents
- 40508
Lexington (40508)
23,569 residents
- 40514
Lexington (40514)
14,647 residents
- 40513 10,994
Lexington (40513)
10,994 residents
- 40506 2,802
Lexington (40506)
2,802 residents
- 40510 1,928
Lexington (40510)
1,928 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40510 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40510 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40510
Lexington (40510)
$161,938 median income
- 40339
Keene (40339)
$130,625 median income
- 40513
Lexington (40513)
$128,013 median income
- 40514
Lexington (40514)
$95,914 median income
- 40502
Lexington (40502)
$76,948 median income
- 40503
Lexington (40503)
$76,482 median income
- 40505 $58,206
Lexington (40505)
$58,206 median income
- 40504 $46,055
Lexington (40504)
$46,055 median income
- 40507 $41,329
Lexington (40507)
$41,329 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40510, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,928 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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