40514 ZIP Code — Lexington, KY
Fayette County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40514 is located in Lexington, Kentucky, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 2.99 square miles and serves a population of 17,238 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 859.
About ZIP code 40514
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 $273,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $97,669. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
17,238
population
2.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
40514 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 40514
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40514. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lexington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
40503 Lexington (2.1 mi)
40513 Lexington (3.5 mi)
40504 Lexington (4 mi)
40517 Lexington (4 mi)
40502 Lexington (4.6 mi)
40507 Lexington (5.5 mi)
40536 Lexington (5.6 mi)
40546 Lexington (5.6 mi)
40526 Lexington (5.6 mi)
40598 Lexington (5.6 mi)
40550 Lexington (5.6 mi)
40506 Lexington (5.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,238 |
| Population density | 5,765 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.99 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.9841 |
| Longitude | -84.5611 |
| 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 | 22.9% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.2% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.8% | 20.7% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.0% | 6.9% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
17,238
Population
5,765
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$97,669
Median household income
$43,211
Per capita income
$273,700
Median home value
$1,441
Median monthly rent
72.5%
Home ownership
5.2%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
4,777
Housing units
54.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
491
Under 5
471
629
5–9
602
772
10–14
739
647
15–19
620
490
20–24
470
892
25–34
855
1,582
35–44
1,515
1,086
45–54
1,040
546
55–59
523
661
60–64
633
717
65–74
687
265
75–84
253
27
85+
25
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,451 | 25.8% |
| 18 and over | 12,787 | 74.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,974 | 11.5% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.2%
Asian
5.9%
Two or more races
5.2%
Black or African American
4.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Other race
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,400 | 81.2% |
| Asian | 1,051 | 5.9% |
| Two or more races | 917 | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 761 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 491 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 99 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.9% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.2% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.8% | 20.7% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.0% | 6.9% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
0.7%
$15k–$25k
2.4%
$25k–$35k
3.4%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
22.8%
$150k–$200k
11.7%
$200k+
13.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.7% |
| $200k+ | 13.4% |
| Median income | $97,669 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
2.6%
$150k–$200k
11.3%
$200k–$300k
44.8%
$300k–$500k
36.1%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $273,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,441 |
| Owner occupied | 72.5% |
| Renter occupied | 27.5% |
| Vacant | 1.9% |
| Single-family detached | 80.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 35.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.6% |
| 3 or more | 22.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.7% |
| Electricity | 54.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,818 | 59.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 416 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,025 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,161 | 18.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,418 | 37.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,504 | 23.4% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.3% | 24.7% |
| Married | 62.7% | 59.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
1.1%
HS graduate
14.0%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
29.6%
Graduate / professional
24.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 54.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 229 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 278 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,180 | 43.2% |
| High school | 1,046 | 20.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,316 | 26.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.3%
Retail trade
14.6%
Professional & management
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Construction
4.1%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.6% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.2% |
| Production & transportation | 8.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.2% |
| Government | 22.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.5% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 11.2% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
5.2%
Under 18 years
4.0%
18 and over
5.7%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.4% |
| Retirement income | 24.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.0% |
| High blood pressure | 30.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 6.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 71.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.3% |
| Teeth loss | 9.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 856 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 31.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.4% |
| Public insurance | 22.7% |
| No insurance | 3.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,276 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 632 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 142 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 129 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 306 | 1.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,775 | 91.5% |
| Born in same state | 15,636 | 90.7% |
| Born in different state | 10,520 | 61.0% |
| Foreign born | 139 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,463 | 8.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 673 | 46.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,741 | 15.9% |
| Italian | 2,248 | 13% |
| Arab | 1,201 | 7% |
| English | 149 | 0.9% |
| Norwegian | 64 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 43 | 0.2% |
| German | 38 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 28 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 25 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 98.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40514
What city is ZIP code 40514 in?
ZIP code 40514 is primarily assigned to Lexington, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40514 in?
ZIP code 40514 falls within Fayette County, Kentucky.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 40514?
54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 40514?
ZIP code 40514 has an estimated population of 17,238 residents, with a density of 5,775 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 40514?
The median household income in ZIP code 40514 is $97,669, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40514?
The median home value in ZIP code 40514 is $273,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 40514 in?
ZIP code 40514 observes the EST timezone.