40504 ZIP Code — Lexington, KY
Fayette County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40504 is located in Lexington, Kentucky, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 6.16 square miles and serves a population of 26,408 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 859.
About ZIP code 40504
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $195,700. Renters make up the majority at 68%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $44,500. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
26,408
population
6.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
40504 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 40504
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40504. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lexington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
40546 Lexington (2.2 mi)
40536 Lexington (2.2 mi)
40598 Lexington (2.2 mi)
40526 Lexington (2.2 mi)
40550 Lexington (2.2 mi)
40506 Lexington (2.2 mi)
40503 Lexington (2.3 mi)
40508 Lexington (2.3 mi)
40507 Lexington (2.4 mi)
40502 Lexington (3.2 mi)
40510 Lexington (3.5 mi)
40514 Lexington (4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,408 |
| Population density | 4,287 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.16 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.0389 |
| Longitude | -84.5394 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 859 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 61.1% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.1% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.3% | 20.7% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 6.9% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
26,408
Population
4,287
People per sq mi
30.2
Median age
$44,500
Median household income
$29,040
Per capita income
$195,700
Median home value
$859
Median monthly rent
32.5%
Home ownership
28.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
4,947
Housing units
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
924
Under 5
882
687
5–9
656
518
10–14
495
667
15–19
638
2,667
20–24
2,548
2,096
25–34
2,002
1,429
35–44
1,364
1,396
45–54
1,333
717
55–59
685
581
60–64
555
866
65–74
827
580
75–84
554
379
85+
362
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,923 | 18.6% |
| 18 and over | 21,485 | 81.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,568 | 13.5% |
| Median age | 30.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.8%
Black or African American
16.2%
Hispanic or Latino
11.1%
Other race
7.5%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,885 | 56.8% |
| Black or African American | 4,800 | 16.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,308 | 11.1% |
| Other race | 2,242 | 7.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,907 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 489 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 85 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 61.1% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.1% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.3% | 20.7% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 6.9% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
12.2%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
11.6%
$25k–$35k
13.2%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
10.1%
$100k–$150k
9.0%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 12.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $44,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
4.0%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
26.9%
$200k–$300k
29.8%
$300k–$500k
12.5%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $195,700 |
| Median rent / month | $859 |
| Owner occupied | 32.5% |
| Renter occupied | 67.5% |
| Vacant | 8.2% |
| Single-family detached | 42.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.21 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 26.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.5% |
| 3 or more | 11.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.0% |
| Electricity | 48.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,897 | 24.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,516 | 12.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,650 | 30.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,867 | 32.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,995 | 25.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,488 | 20.9% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 53.2% | 47.6% |
| Married | 30.0% | 27.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
26.6%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
13.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 295 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 291 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,626 | 23.5% |
| High school | 969 | 14.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,727 | 54.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.8%
Retail trade
11.7%
Professional & management
11.5%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Construction
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Other services
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Public administration
1.3%
Information
1.2%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.6% |
| Service | 22.2% |
| Sales & office | 16.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 16.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.6% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.7% |
| Carpool | 14.8% |
| Public transit | 2.6% |
| Walk | 3.4% |
| Work from home | 5.2% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.7 |
Poverty
All people
28.9%
Under 18 years
36.5%
18 and over
27.1%
Married-couple families
7.1%
Female-led households
38.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.0% |
| Retirement income | 14.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| High blood pressure | 37.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.9% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.7% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.8% |
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| No physical activity | 36.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.8% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.0% |
| Poor mental health | 19.7% |
| Poor physical health | 14.5% |
| No health insurance | 15.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 52.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.0% |
| Teeth loss | 22.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,222 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 13.8% |
| 65 and over | 44.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.5% |
| Public insurance | 38.8% |
| No insurance | 12.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,602 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 2,510 | 10.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,546 | 6.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 93 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 134 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,576 | 85.5% |
| Born in same state | 22,259 | 84.3% |
| Born in different state | 14,933 | 56.5% |
| Foreign born | 317 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,832 | 14.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 559 | 14.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,572 | 13.5% |
| Italian | 2,892 | 11% |
| French | 2,578 | 9.8% |
| English | 257 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 131 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 96 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 54 | 0.2% |
| German | 25 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.2% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40504
What city is ZIP code 40504 in?
ZIP code 40504 is primarily assigned to Lexington, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40504 in?
ZIP code 40504 falls within Fayette County, Kentucky.
Is ZIP code 40504 mostly rentals?
68% of occupied units in ZIP code 40504 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40504?
29% of residents in ZIP code 40504 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 40504?
The median household income in ZIP code 40504 is $44,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 40504?
ZIP code 40504 has an estimated population of 26,408 residents, with a density of 4,284 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 40504 in?
ZIP code 40504 observes the EST timezone.