ZIP Code 40510 in Lexington, KY

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Lexington, Kentucky
County:Fayette County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:11:26:32 PM
Population:1,562 [See All]
Area Code:859
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.0680, -84.5930
Land Area:22.704 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 40510 has 1,562 residents and 318 households (average 2.41 persons per household). The median age is 37.5 years, slightly younger than the state (39.4) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 61.5% male and 38.5% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (71.2%, much lower than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (18.1%, much higher than the state average of 8.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the state average (8.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,562Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,992Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:783Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:68.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$155,625Source: Census ACS
Households:318Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$725,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.41Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.94Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,0332,1032,1932,2912,3142,0982,1022,0221,9902,0272,0242,0591,992
Decennial Census1,928------------------1,562------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 37.5

Male Median Age: 35.6

Female Median Age: 41

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1062265146107113818863554648402921416
Female19927617236263944293250413231191421
Total291549126218143139120132928796897260401837
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,11267.85%
Black:28317.27%
Hispanic:*1589.64%
Asian:211.28%
American Indian:90.55%
Hawaiian:10.06%
Other:553.36%
Total:1,639100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:96061.46%35.6 years
Females:60238.54%41.0 years
Total:1,562100%37.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,86393.52%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:40.20%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:351.76%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:906.28%
Total Population:1,992100%
Total Native Population:1,86793.72%
Total Foreign-born Population:1256.28%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $155,625, which is considerably higher than the state median ($62,417), is up $12,636 (8.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $63,036. Family households earn a median of $156,406 versus $154,706 for nonfamily households (a difference of $1,700). By gender, male median income is $42,083 and female is $154,219, which is far above the state female median ($45,769), with a current gap of $112,136 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 25.1%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (70.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$142,989$146,563$111,786$101,528$117,188$101,250$102,036$96,071$92,589$131,549$137,284$149,591$155,625
Median Family Income$151,202$154,459$144,250$116,250$132,250$113,281$103,833$106,583$110,000$114,688$133,625$150,000$156,406
Median NonFamily Income$4,345$4,714$65,536$68,029$0$98,036$101,205$61,806$43,882$131,940$137,260$149,495$154,706
Median Male Income$24,226$80,833$81,161$50,972$0$88,125$86,563$57,292$50,921$48,000$54,118$59,620$42,083
Median Female Income$51,343$50,439$43,424$44,338$0$44,732$43,500$42,500$32,404$150,359$157,588$0$154,219
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:45924.74%
Unemployed:60.32%
Not In Labor Force:1,39074.93%
Total:1,855100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:32570.81%
Service:337.19%
Sales and Office:4810.46%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4710.24%
Production, transportation, and material moving:61.31%
Total Civilian Employed Population:459100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $725,000, which is far above the state median ($192,300), is up $363,800 (100.72%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $313,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($933), is down $583 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $948. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.83% (43.79% with a mortgage, 56.21% free-and-clear) and renters 28.17% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than the state rate (10.88%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$361,200$343,900$366,700$380,600$376,700$380,800$387,100$401,300$411,100$588,500$586,300$716,300$725,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:2218.33%
$1,000 to $1,499:43.33%
$1,500 to $1,999:119.17%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:1613.33%
No Rent:6755.83%
Total:120100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$583$640$636$647$864$874$867$881$948$1,025$0$738$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):13431.46%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):17240.38%
Renter Occupied:12028.17%
Total Occupied Housing Units:426100%

Occupied Housing Units:426100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:426100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:426100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:426100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 27.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 81.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (11.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (45.45%). College enrollment is 45.45%, which is markedly above the state rate (23.80%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:704.66%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:20613.71%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):42928.54%
Some college, no degree:33622.36%
Associate's degree:553.66%
Bachelor's degree:19212.77%
Graduate or professional degree:21514.30%
Total:1,503100%
High school or higher:1,22781.64%
Bachelor's degree or higher:40727.08%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:72363.53%
Public Insurance:36732.25%
No Insurance:484.22%
Total:1,138100%
Has Health Insurance:1,09095.78%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%3.5%6.5%5.5%6.2%5.9%6.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:228.00%
Kindergarten:134.73%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):7226.18%
High school (grades 9-12):4315.64%
College or graduate school:12545.45%
Total:275100%
Early Childhood:3512.73%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):12846.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 40510 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 135 business establishments, employing about 3,296 people with an annual payroll of $192,897,000. USPS data shows 325 residential mailboxes and 168 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:325Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:168Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:7,799Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:322Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:135Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$43,409,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$192,897,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3,296Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 40510 is located in Fayette County, Kentucky, within the Lexington-Fayette, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 30460) and Kentucky's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 517,378 people, about 0.30% of whom live in ZIP Code 40510. It covers 22.704 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.15 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Lexington-Fayette, KYSource: Census
CBSA Number:30460Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:517,378Source: Census
MSA:Lexington, KY MSASource: Census
Land Area:22.704 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.15 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4292.72 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:30460Source: Census
Place Name:Lexington-Fayette, KY Metro AreaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


40511 | | 40509

Schools in ZIP Code 40510


ZIP Code 40510 is in the Fayette County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Kentucky Tech - Central Campus 104 Vo-Tech Road
Lexington, KY 40510
District: Fayette County School District
The Lexington School 1050 Ln Allen Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lexington Junior Academy 968 Ln Allen Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
District: Private SchoolNearby
Providence Montessori School 1209 Texaco Rd
Lexington, KY 40508
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 40510


University Of Kentucky South Limestone
Lexington, KY 40506-0032
Type: Post Secondary
Lexington Healing Arts Academy 272 Southland Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
Type: Post Secondary
Transylvania University 300 N Broadway
Lexington, KY 40508-1797
Type: Post Secondary
Frontier Nursing University 2050 Lexington Road
Versailles, KY 40383
Type: Post Secondary
Bluegrass Community And Technical College 470 Cooper Drive
Lexington, KY 40506
Type: Post Secondary
Lexington Theological Seminary 230 Lexington Green Circle, Suite 300
Lexington, KY 40503
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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