ZIP Code 40513
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Lexington · Fayette County · Kentucky
- Population
- 10,994
- Median income
- $128,013
- Median home value
- $497,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 73.4%
- Land area
- 37.4 sq mi
294/sq mi
▲ 68% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 79% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.5
New York
ZIP code 40513 in Lexington, Kentucky has a population of 10,994. The median household income is $128,013, which is 68% above the national average. Median home value is $497,600, 79% above the US average. 73.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40513 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.4 square miles in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. The area is home to 10,994 residents, producing a population density of 294 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 40513 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40513 sits at $128,013 (115% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $68,024. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $497,600 (213% above the state average) with median rent at $1,416 per month, and 72.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40513 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 73.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 40513 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 40513
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40513.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
69 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
49 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
42 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
30 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 40513, 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
10,994
Population
37.4
Area (sq mi)
294
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40513?
45.5
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
19.7%
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?
$128,013
Median Household Income
+115% vs state
$68,024
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 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?
4,769
Total Housing Units
4,565
Occupied Units
204
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$497,600
Median Home Value
+213% vs state
$1,416
Median Rent
1995
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40513 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 166 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 178 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 200 |
| 2023 | +15.9% | 232 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 241 |
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 383 business establishments in ZIP 40513, employing approximately 5,649 people with a combined annual payroll of $304,939,000.
383
Businesses
5,649
Employees
$304.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 69 | 18.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 66 | 17.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 49 | 12.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 11.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 20 | 5.2% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.1% |
| Information | 7 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.8% |
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 40513 vs 40510 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40510 | Lexington, KY | 1,928 | 3.7 mi |
| 40514 | Lexington, KY | 14,647 | 3.3 mi |
| 40503 | Lexington, KY | 28,003 | 4.0 mi |
| 40504 | Lexington, KY | 25,655 | 4.0 mi |
| 40339 | Keene, KY | 46 | 5.5 mi |
| 40506 | Lexington, KY | 2,802 | 5.7 mi |
| 40502 | Lexington, KY | 25,709 | 6.8 mi |
| 40383 | Versailles, KY | 22,408 | 7.3 mi |
| 40508 | Lexington, KY | 23,569 | 6.2 mi |
| 40507 | Lexington, KY | 1,757 | 6.4 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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