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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 40514 has 16,427 residents and 6,464 households (average 2.54 persons per household). The median age is 38.2 years, slightly younger than the state (39.4) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.9% male and 52.1% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.3%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (7.3%, higher than the state average of 1.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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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:	16,427Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	16,919Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	16,939Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	5,494.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$96,337Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,464Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$289,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.54Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.65Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	14,522	15,088	14,934	14,773	15,337	15,606	15,682	16,143	16,573	16,607	17,047	17,238	16,919
Decennial Census	14,647	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	16,427	--	--	--

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: 38.2

Male Median Age: 36.8

Female Median Age: 39.6

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	514	577	641	555	429	493	541	592	570	524	520	517	426	390	273	153	91	66
Female	436	558	604	565	437	526	581	622	618	596	591	582	548	461	353	231	133	113
Total	950	1,135	1,245	1,120	866	1,019	1,122	1,214	1,188	1,120	1,111	1,099	974	851	626	384	224	179

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	13,195	82.11%
Black:	728	4.53%
Hispanic:*	721	4.49%
Asian:	1,194	7.43%
American Indian:	27	0.17%
Hawaiian:	2	0.01%
Other:	202	1.26%
Total:	16,069	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	7,872	47.92%	36.8 years
Females:	8,555	52.08%	39.6 years
Total:	16,427	100%	38.2 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	15,301	90.44%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	114	0.67%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	664	3.92%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	840	8.89%
Total Population:	16,919	100%
Total Native Population:	15,415	91.11%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,504	8.89%

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 $96,337, which is markedly greater than the state median ($62,417), is up $16,768 (21.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,831. Family households earn a median of $113,792 versus $57,781 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,011). By gender, male median income is $76,397 and female is $56,946, which is much higher than the state female median ($45,769), with a current gap of $19,451 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 72.2%, which is markedly above the state rate (59.6%). The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (49.1%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$79,569	$80,754	$79,836	$79,375	$80,051	$80,188	$86,017	$86,118	$88,506	$85,119	$87,271	$97,669	$96,337
Median Family Income	$88,514	$90,804	$92,835	$92,240	$92,161	$91,773	$99,469	$100,938	$103,832	$99,121	$103,494	$115,029	$113,792
Median NonFamily Income	$41,910	$45,179	$50,242	$48,343	$49,375	$48,983	$54,419	$60,722	$58,125	$52,123	$55,722	$57,688	$57,781
Median Male Income	$61,110	$61,897	$62,470	$62,283	$61,143	$63,651	$69,276	$69,725	$72,547	$71,507	$67,540	$73,163	$76,397
Median Female Income	$44,606	$47,044	$48,155	$50,431	$49,088	$50,968	$55,064	$58,497	$59,368	$55,341	$55,971	$58,641	$56,946

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	9,247	70.51%
Unemployed:	216	1.65%
Not In Labor Force:	3,652	27.85%
Total:	13,115	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	4,537	49.06%
Service:	1,398	15.12%
Sales and Office:	2,174	23.51%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	319	3.45%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	819	8.86%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	9,247	100%

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 $289,900, which is considerably higher than the state median ($192,300), is up $110,300 (61.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $80,800. The median gross rent is $1,549, which is markedly greater than the state median ($933), is up $388 (33.42%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $341. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.84% (72.10% with a mortgage, 27.90% free-and-clear) and renters 28.16% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 1.36%, 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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$179,600	$182,600	$184,800	$186,600	$187,400	$189,200	$194,600	$198,000	$209,100	$222,400	$242,700	$273,700	$289,900

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	110	6.03%
$1,000 to $1,499:	705	38.65%
$1,500 to $1,999:	581	31.85%
$2,000 to $2,499:	294	16.12%
$2,500 to $2,999:	54	2.96%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	80	4.39%
Total:	1,824	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,161	$1,161	$1,187	$1,102	$1,106	$1,145	$1,196	$1,218	$1,208	$1,230	$1,301	$1,441	$1,549

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	3,355	51.80%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,298	20.04%
Renter Occupied:	1,824	28.16%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,477	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,477	98.64%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	89	1.36%
Total Housing Units:	6,566	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	5,850	89.10%
Multi-Family Units:	704	10.72%
Other Units:	12	0.18%
Total Housing Units:	6,566	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 54.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (27.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 96.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (88.50%). The uninsured rate is 3.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 85.40%, which is notably higher than the state rate (63.30%). Public coverage is 24.80%, which is generally lower than the state rate (44.40%). The share of people in poverty is 1.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (11.80%), up 0.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.20 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.35%). College enrollment is 23.85%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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)

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Less than 9th grade:	194	1.72%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	155	1.38%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,546	13.73%
Some college, no degree:	2,489	22.11%
Associate's degree:	773	6.87%
Bachelor's degree:	3,392	30.13%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,708	24.06%
Total:	11,257	100%
High school or higher:	10,908	96.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	6,100	54.19%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	14,451	75.25%
Public Insurance:	4,201	21.87%
No Insurance:	553	2.88%
Total:	19,205	100%
Has Health Insurance:	18,652	97.12%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	1.3%	1.0%	1.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.7%	1.2%	1.1%	1.7%	2.3%	3.1%	3.0%	1.9%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	219	4.52%
Kindergarten:	256	5.28%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,101	43.35%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,115	23.00%
College or graduate school:	1,156	23.85%
Total:	4,847	100%
Early Childhood:	475	9.80%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,472	71.63%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Lexington, Kentucky
Counties:	Fayette County[Primary] Jessamine County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	11:26:39 PM
Population:	16,427 [See All]
Area Code:	859
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	37.9841, -84.5611
Land Area:	2.99 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/40514/zip-code-40514.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,669Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	72Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,609Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,994Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	487Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	161Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$7,066,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$29,849,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	894Source: CBP

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:	2.99 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.006 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

ZIP Code 40514 in Lexington, KY

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 40514

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 40514

Sources & References