ZIP Code 40511
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Lexington · Fayette County · Kentucky
- Population
- 31,798
- Median income
- $79,540
- Median home value
- $252,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 39.5%
- Land area
- 229.4 sq mi
139/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.1
New York
ZIP code 40511 in Lexington, Kentucky has a population of 31,798. The median household income is $79,540, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $252,400, 9% below the US average. 39.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40511 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 229.4 square miles in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. The area is home to 31,798 residents, producing a population density of 139 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 40511 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40511 sits at $79,540 (33% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $38,798. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $252,400 (59% above the state average) with median rent at $1,302 per month, and 61.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40511 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 40511 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 40511
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$38,798
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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