40507 ZIP Code — Lexington, KY

Fayette County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40507 is located in Lexington, Kentucky, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 0.43 square miles and serves a population of 2,057 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 859.

About ZIP code 40507

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $346,600. Renters make up the majority at 70%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($45,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 40507 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, and a strong veteran community.

2,057

population

0.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40507 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40507

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40507. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lexington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40508 Lexington (0.3 mi) 40546 Lexington (0.3 mi) 40550 Lexington (0.3 mi) 40598 Lexington (0.3 mi) 40536 Lexington (0.3 mi) 40526 Lexington (0.3 mi) 40506 Lexington (0.3 mi) 40502 Lexington (2.1 mi) 40504 Lexington (2.4 mi) 40505 Lexington (2.6 mi) 40503 Lexington (3.4 mi) 40517 Lexington (4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,057
Population density	4,784 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	0.43 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.0459
Longitude	-84.4970
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	65.5%	42.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	12.5%	29.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	20.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	8.8%	6.9%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,057

Population

4,784

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$45,000

Median household income

$57,897

Per capita income

$346,600

Median home value

$786

Median monthly rent

30.1%

Home ownership

24.4%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

541

Housing units

61.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

197

20–24

154

207

25–34

163

115

35–44

45–54

132

55–59

103

108

60–64

154

65–74

120

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	150	7.3%
18 and over	1,907	92.7%
65 and over	404	19.6%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.4%

Black or African American 13.2%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,698	81.4%
Black or African American	276	13.2%
Two or more races	74	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	29	1.4%
Asian	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.5%	42.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	12.5%	29.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	20.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	8.8%	6.9%	4.2%

Under $10k 13.7%

$10k–$15k 12.0%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.7%
$10k–$15k	12.0%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$45,000

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 37.3%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$500k–$1M 36.6%

$1M+ 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$346,600
Median rent / month	$786
Owner occupied	30.1%
Renter occupied	69.9%
Vacant	8.5%
Single-family detached	12.4%
Large apartment buildings	55.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	20.2%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	34.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	15.4%
1 bedroom	40.4%
2 bedrooms	31.6%
3 bedrooms	4.4%
4 bedrooms	4.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	29.0%
1 vehicle	48.5%
2 vehicles	17.1%
3 or more	5.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.2%
Electricity	65.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	291	21.2%
Cohabiting couple	108	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	616	45.0%
Female householder, no spouse	355	25.9%
Households with children under 18	120	8.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	326	23.8%
Average household size	1.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.5%	46.9%
Married	30.9%	34.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.4%
Divorced	24.6%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 16.3%

Some college, no degree 12.5%

Associate's degree 3.6%

Bachelor's degree 33.1%

Graduate / professional 28.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	61.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	55	15.7%
High school	11	3.1%
College / grad school	285	81.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 30.4%

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.8%

Public administration 10.0%

Other services 5.7%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Retail trade 4.8%

Information 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.6%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	3.1%
Production & transportation	5.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	48.6%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	28.8%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.0

Poverty

All people 24.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 26.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.9%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	242	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	32.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	32.6%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,973	95.9%
Spanish	18	0.9%
Other Indo-European	10	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,999	97.2%
Born in same state	1,989	96.7%
Born in different state	1,061	51.6%
Foreign born	10	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	58	2.8%
Not a US citizen	36	62.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	395	19.2%
French	325	15.8%
Arab	128	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	26	1.3%
German	22	1.1%
English	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	66.6%
Internet access	83.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40507

What city is ZIP code 40507 in?

ZIP code 40507 is primarily assigned to Lexington, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40507 in?

ZIP code 40507 falls within Fayette County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 40507 mostly rentals?

70% of occupied units in ZIP code 40507 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40507?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40507?

24% of residents in ZIP code 40507 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 40507 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 40507 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 40507 in?

ZIP code 40507 observes the EST timezone.