40510 ZIP Code — Lexington, KY

Fayette County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40510 is located in Lexington, Kentucky, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 22.70 square miles and serves a population of 2,059 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 859.

About ZIP code 40510

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $716,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $149,591. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40510 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,059

population

22.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40510 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40510

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40510. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lexington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40504 Lexington (3.5 mi) 40513 Lexington (3.7 mi) 40536 Lexington (5.2 mi) 40598 Lexington (5.2 mi) 40506 Lexington (5.2 mi) 40526 Lexington (5.2 mi) 40550 Lexington (5.2 mi) 40546 Lexington (5.2 mi) 40508 Lexington (5.3 mi) 40503 Lexington (5.3 mi) 40507 Lexington (5.4 mi) 40514 Lexington (6.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,059
Population density	91 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	22.70 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	38.0680
Longitude	-84.5930
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	14.2%	42.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	15.7%	29.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	51.4%	20.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	18.7%	6.9%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,059

Population

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$149,591

Median household income

$42,352

Per capita income

$716,300

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

78.1%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

348

Housing units

28.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

118

15–19

137

20–24

317

25–34

154

323

35–44

157

124

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

105

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	162	7.9%
18 and over	1,897	92.1%
65 and over	280	13.6%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.7%

Black or African American 16.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Other race 3.4%

Two or more races 2.7%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,546	71.7%
Black or African American	359	16.7%
Hispanic or Latino	96	4.5%
Other race	74	3.4%
Two or more races	59	2.7%
Asian	13	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.2%	42.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	15.7%	29.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	51.4%	20.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	18.7%	6.9%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 2.3%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 28.5%

$200k+ 19.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	2.3%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	6.2%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	28.5%
$200k+	19.6%
Median income	$149,591

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k–$300k 7.0%

$300k–$500k 25.4%

$500k–$1M 48.1%

$1M+ 17.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$716,300
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	78.1%
Renter occupied	21.9%
Vacant	1.1%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	29.5%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	1.8%
3 bedrooms	60.8%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	11.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	50.6%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	16.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.1%
Electricity	59.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Solar	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	146	33.3%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	130	29.6%
Female householder, no spouse	157	35.8%
Households with children under 18	46	10.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	215	49.0%
Average household size	1.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.9%	45.2%
Married	17.6%	28.0%
Separated	4.1%	7.4%
Widowed	8.4%	9.5%
Divorced	14.1%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 27.6%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 3.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 14.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.3%
Bachelor's or higher	28.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	6.0%
Kindergarten	19	6.0%
Elementary school	56	17.7%
High school	71	22.4%
College / grad school	152	47.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 28.2%

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Agriculture & mining 13.3%

Other services 12.5%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Construction 5.3%

Public administration 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Retail trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	66.7%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	10.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	3.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.2%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	2.8%
Walk	5.5%
Work from home	18.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.9

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 16.9%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	43.1%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	29.5%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	21.1%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	4.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	21.0%
18–64 years	2.4%
65 and over	25.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.7%
Public insurance	34.6%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,040	99.1%
Spanish	90	4.4%
Other Indo-European	70	3.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.3%
Other languages	7	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,941	94.3%
Born in same state	1,938	94.1%
Born in different state	1,319	64.1%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	118	5.7%
Not a US citizen	27	22.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	422	20.5%
Italian	207	10.1%
French	115	5.6%
Polish	15	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	0.7%
Irish	7	0.3%
Dutch	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	21.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40510

What city is ZIP code 40510 in?

ZIP code 40510 is primarily assigned to Lexington, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40510 in?

ZIP code 40510 falls within Fayette County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 40510 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 40510 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 40510?

The median household income in ZIP code 40510 is $149,591, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40510?

The median home value in ZIP code 40510 is $716,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 40510?

ZIP code 40510 has an estimated population of 2,059 residents, with a density of 91 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 40510 in?

ZIP code 40510 observes the EST timezone.