ZIP Code 40513 in Lexington, KY

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Lexington, Kentucky
Counties:Fayette County[Primary]
Jessamine County
Woodford County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:24:55 PM
Population:11,244 [See All]
Area Code:859
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.0160, -84.6102
Land Area:14.699 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 40513 has 11,244 residents and 4,314 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 45.1 years, older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.3%, much lower than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (16.0%, much higher than the state average of 1.7% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (1.7%) and national averages (6.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:11,244Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:11,032Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:11,903Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:764.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$128,013Source: Census ACS
Households:4,314Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$497,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.59Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.56Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--11,56611,33311,10911,20011,18810,78011,24211,10011,16311,44510,85010,69710,71011,032
Decennial Census10,994------------------11,244--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 45.1

Male Median Age: 43.8

Female Median Age: 46

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male26638647344022218720926134043342245435134527816311479
Female233372423399273167226349387443436456444398315237124139
Total499758896839495354435610727876858910795743593400238218
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:8,46276.93%
Black:2702.45%
Hispanic:*3493.17%
Asian:1,80116.37%
American Indian:220.20%
Hawaiian:50.05%
Other:900.82%
Total:10,999100%
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:5,42348.23%43.8 years
Females:5,82151.77%46.0 years
Total:11,244100%45.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:8,73579.18%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1211.10%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:8447.65%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,33219.72%
Total Population:11,032100%
Total Native Population:8,85680.28%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,17619.72%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $128,013, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $24,793 (24.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,419. Family households earn a median of $156,514 versus $52,132 for nonfamily households (a difference of $104,382). By gender, male median income is $105,820 and female is $69,167, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $36,653 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.7%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (66.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$103,220$107,052$110,824$112,093$116,440$108,293$98,633$105,356$108,594$106,195$116,773$123,662$126,642$128,013
Median Family Income$114,621$116,705$120,000$123,929$130,163$122,021$120,032$126,944$131,719$132,232$147,941$158,308$159,000$156,514
Median NonFamily Income$38,923$43,419$39,543$39,884$39,895$47,245$48,653$52,939$52,444$50,000$55,000$55,580$58,713$52,132
Median Male Income$85,511$85,714$95,152$99,243$99,180$84,811$82,832$87,107$91,042$90,142$108,133$115,923$109,935$105,820
Median Female Income$52,385$54,947$54,281$55,615$56,818$51,622$56,170$58,446$58,882$57,176$61,154$61,019$67,554$69,167
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:5,51062.17%
Unemployed:1391.57%
Not In Labor Force:3,21436.26%
Total:8,863100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:3,67666.72%
Service:75113.63%
Sales and Office:85215.46%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1482.69%
Production, transportation, and material moving:831.51%
Total Civilian Employed Population:5,510100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $497,600, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $186,000 (59.69%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $138,200. The median gross rent is $1,416, which is closely matches the national median ($1,413), is up $525 (58.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $267. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.88% (59.24% with a mortgage, 40.76% free-and-clear) and renters 27.12% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.28%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$311,600$323,100$320,100$316,300$326,100$328,000$324,100$344,000$359,400$360,000$371,700$421,300$448,100$497,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:514.12%
$500 to $999:745.98%
$1,000 to $1,499:61749.84%
$1,500 to $1,999:36029.08%
$2,000 to $2,499:645.17%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:60.48%
No Rent:665.33%
Total:1,238100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$891$1,033$1,065$1,053$1,085$1,127$1,115$1,138$1,149$1,163$1,218$1,364$1,413$1,416
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,97143.18%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,35629.70%
Renter Occupied:1,23827.12%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,565100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,56595.72%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2044.28%
Total Housing Units:4,769100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:3,71877.96%
Multi-Family Units:1,03321.66%
Other Units:180.38%
Total Housing Units:4,769100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 73.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 88.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 24.00%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 3.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 2.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.91%). College enrollment is 20.63%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:270.34%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1211.52%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7329.17%
Some college, no degree:5466.84%
Associate's degree:6988.74%
Bachelor's degree:3,01137.71%
Graduate or professional degree:2,85035.69%
Total:7,985100%
High school or higher:7,83798.15%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5,86173.40%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:9,71977.58%
Public Insurance:2,64121.08%
No Insurance:1671.33%
Total:12,527100%
Has Health Insurance:12,36098.67%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.4%0.9%1.1%1.6%1.9%2.1%1.8%1.6%1.1%2.7%3.9%2.8%3.0%3.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:1164.42%
Kindergarten:2138.11%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,20645.91%
High school (grades 9-12):55020.94%
College or graduate school:54220.63%
Total:2,627100%
Early Childhood:32912.52%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,96974.95%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 40513 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 383 business establishments, employing about 5,649 people with an annual payroll of $304,939,000. USPS data shows 4,596 residential mailboxes and 323 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:4,596Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:323Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:4,864Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,135Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:573Source: USPS
# of Businesses:383Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$73,082,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$304,939,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:5,649Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 40513 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 472,099 people, about 2.38% of whom live in ZIP Code 40513. It covers 14.699 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.04 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Lexington-Fayette, KYSource: Census
CBSA Number:30460Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:472,099Source: Census
MSA:Lexington, KY MSASource: Census
Land Area:14.699 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.04 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


40514 | | 40512

Schools in ZIP Code 40513


ZIP Code 40513 is in the Fayette County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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.

Rosa Parks Elementary School 1251 Beaumont Centre Lane
Lexington, KY 40513
District: Fayette County School District
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School 1600 Man O' War Blvd
Lexington, KY 40513
District: Fayette County School District
Lexington Adventist Academy 968 Ln Allen Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
District: Private SchoolNearby
Summit Christian Academy 2780 Clays Mill Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
District: Private SchoolNearby
Mary, Queen Of The Holy Rosary School 605 Hill N Dale Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 40513


Paul Mitchell The School-Lexington 3644 Boston Road
Lexington, KY 40514
Type: Post Secondary
Lexington Healing Arts Academy 272 Southland Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
Type: Post Secondary
Lexington Theological Seminary 230 Lexington Green Circle, Suite 300
Lexington, KY 40503
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
University Of Kentucky South Limestone
Lexington, KY 40506-0032
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 February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 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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