40511 ZIP Code — Lexington, KY
Fayette County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40511 is located in Lexington, Kentucky, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 86.04 square miles and serves a population of 34,873 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 502.
About ZIP code 40511
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $76,863.
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 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
34,873
population
86.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
40511 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 40511
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40511. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lexington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
40505 Lexington (5.5 mi)
40546 Lexington (5.9 mi)
40536 Lexington (5.9 mi)
40526 Lexington (5.9 mi)
40598 Lexington (5.9 mi)
40550 Lexington (5.9 mi)
40506 Lexington (5.9 mi)
40508 Lexington (5.9 mi)
40507 Lexington (6.1 mi)
40504 Lexington (7.1 mi)
40510 Lexington (7.2 mi)
40516 Lexington (7.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,873 |
| Population density | 405 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 86.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.1345 |
| Longitude | -84.4905 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 502 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.4% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.1% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.8% | 20.7% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 6.9% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
34,873
Population
405
People per sq mi
36.4
Median age
$76,863
Median household income
$37,071
Per capita income
$215,100
Median home value
$1,152
Median monthly rent
63.2%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
9,410
Housing units
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
852
Under 5
837
1,526
5–9
1,500
1,088
10–14
1,069
1,051
15–19
1,033
943
20–24
927
2,893
25–34
2,841
2,960
35–44
2,908
2,477
45–54
2,434
804
55–59
789
897
60–64
881
1,250
65–74
1,228
669
75–84
658
181
85+
177
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,248 | 23.7% |
| 18 and over | 26,625 | 76.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,163 | 11.9% |
| Median age | 36.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.6%
Black or African American
24.7%
Hispanic or Latino
8.6%
Two or more races
7.7%
Other race
3.7%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,083 | 52.6% |
| Black or African American | 9,415 | 24.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,280 | 8.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,943 | 7.7% |
| Other race | 1,393 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 931 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 104 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.4% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.1% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.8% | 20.7% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 6.9% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
17.2%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $76,863 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.3%
$50k–$100k
6.6%
$100k–$150k
9.0%
$150k–$200k
22.5%
$200k–$300k
36.2%
$300k–$500k
15.2%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $215,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,152 |
| Owner occupied | 63.2% |
| Renter occupied | 36.8% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 71.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.1% |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 35.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.9% |
| 3 or more | 18.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.8% |
| Electricity | 74.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,715 | 42.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,454 | 10.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,129 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,040 | 30.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,149 | 31.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,086 | 23.1% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.4% | 35.8% |
| Married | 47.6% | 42.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.1%
HS graduate
22.8%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
13.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 314 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 401 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 4,009 | 47.4% |
| High school | 1,925 | 22.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,816 | 21.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.0%
Manufacturing
14.5%
Professional & management
10.0%
Retail trade
9.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Public administration
5.3%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Other services
4.7%
Construction
4.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.1%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.6% |
| Service | 15.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.1% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.6% |
| Government | 17.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.0% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.4 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
18.4%
18 and over
10.2%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
19.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.9% |
| Retirement income | 19.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| High blood pressure | 35.2% |
| High cholesterol | 29.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 31.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.4% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.4% |
| Poor mental health | 17.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 57.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 20.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,503 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 and over | 36.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.4% |
| Public insurance | 35.3% |
| No insurance | 8.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,184 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 2,856 | 8.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,320 | 4.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 760 | 2.3% |
| Other languages | 105 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,952 | 85.9% |
| Born in same state | 29,373 | 84.2% |
| Born in different state | 20,020 | 57.4% |
| Foreign born | 579 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,921 | 14.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,490 | 30.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,422 | 9.8% |
| Italian | 2,717 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 2,643 | 7.6% |
| English | 239 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 97 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 91 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 28 | 0.1% |
| German | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.2% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40511
What city is ZIP code 40511 in?
ZIP code 40511 is primarily assigned to Lexington, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40511 in?
ZIP code 40511 falls within Fayette County, Kentucky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40511?
ZIP code 40511 has an estimated population of 34,873 residents, with a density of 405 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40511?
The median home value in ZIP code 40511 is $215,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 40511?
The median household income in ZIP code 40511 is $76,863, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 40511 in?
ZIP code 40511 observes the EST timezone.