Lexington, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40511
Fayette County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,798
- 139/sq mi High-density area
- $79,540
- Median income Near-median income area
- $252,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lexington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 139
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40511 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40511 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, with 31,798 residents across 229.4 square miles, a density of 139 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40511 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,540 (33% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,798. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $252,400 (59% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 61.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,302.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 40511 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 40511
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lexington, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40511.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
132 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
113 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
100 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
86 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
77 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 40511, 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
31,798
Population
229.4
Area (sq mi)
139
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40511?
35.1
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
15.6%
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?
$79,540
Median Household Income
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$38,798
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 40511 ranks nationally
Lexington, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$79,540 Top 39% higher than 61% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
15,646housing units
15,646
Total Housing Units
14,824
Occupied Units
822
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$252,400
Median Home Value
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$1,302
Median Rent
2003
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
+0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40511 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 158 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 175 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 202 |
| 2023 | +13.7% | 230 |
| 2024 | +0.6% | 232 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,028 business establishments in ZIP 40511, employing approximately 29,729 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,761,043,000.
1,028
Businesses
29,729
Employees
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 132 | 12.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 113 | 11.0% |
| Retail trade | 100 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 86 | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 77 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 75 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 65 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 65 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 54 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 2.6% |
| Information | 20 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 1.0% |
| Industries not classified | 7 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.4% |
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 40511 vs 40505 →
ZIP 40511 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40517
Lexington (40517)
35,227 residents
- 40511
Lexington (40511)
31,798 residents
- 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
- 40516 2,877
Lexington (40516)
2,877 residents
- 40506 2,802
Lexington (40506)
2,802 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40511 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40511 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
- 40516
Lexington (40516)
$84,510 median income
- 40511
Lexington (40511)
$79,540 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
- 40517 $53,670
Lexington (40517)
$53,670 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 40511 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40505 | Lexington, KY | 26,040 | 5.2 mi |
| 40507 | Lexington, KY | 1,757 | 6.1 mi |
| 40508 | Lexington, KY | 23,569 | 5.9 mi |
| 40502 | Lexington, KY | 25,709 | 8.3 mi |
| 40506 | Lexington, KY | 2,802 | 7.4 mi |
| 40504 | Lexington, KY | 25,655 | 7.2 mi |
| 40517 | Lexington, KY | 35,227 | 10.4 mi |
| 40516 | Lexington, KY | 2,877 | 7.7 mi |
| 40503 | Lexington, KY | 28,003 | 9.4 mi |
| 40510 | Lexington, KY | 1,928 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40511, 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 (31,798 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 40511 in?
ZIP code 40511 (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 40511?
ZIP code 40511 in Lexington, KY has a population of 31,798 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40511?
The median household income in ZIP 40511 is $79,540, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40511?
The median home value in ZIP 40511 is $252,400, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40511?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40511 is White at 52.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40511?
ZIP code 40511 has 1,028 business establishments employing approximately 29,729 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40511?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40511 are: Health care and social assistance (132), Wholesale trade (113), Retail trade (100). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40511?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40511 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 40511?
In ZIP code 40511, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 40511?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40511 is 20.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40511?
In ZIP code 40511, approximately 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40511?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40511 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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