40515 ZIP Code — Lexington, KY
Fayette County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40515 is located in Lexington, Kentucky, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 55.28 square miles and serves a population of 36,163 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 859.
About ZIP code 40515
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $287,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
The gap between median ($84,280) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
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 — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
36,163
population
55.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
40515 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 40515
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40515. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lexington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
40509 Lexington (5 mi)
40517 Lexington (5.8 mi)
40502 Lexington (7.4 mi)
40356 Nicholasville (8.2 mi)
40503 Lexington (8.4 mi)
40514 Lexington (8.6 mi)
40507 Lexington (9.5 mi)
40508 Lexington (9.8 mi)
40536 Lexington (9.8 mi)
40526 Lexington (9.8 mi)
40546 Lexington (9.8 mi)
40598 Lexington (9.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,163 |
| Population density | 654 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 55.28 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.9205 |
| Longitude | -84.4247 |
| 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 | 30.5% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 20.7% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.4% | 6.9% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
36,163
Population
654
People per sq mi
37.2
Median age
$84,280
Median household income
$48,160
Per capita income
$287,600
Median home value
$1,176
Median monthly rent
61.2%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
9,962
Housing units
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,119
Under 5
1,176
933
5–9
982
1,186
10–14
1,248
1,116
15–19
1,173
1,178
20–24
1,238
2,764
25–34
2,907
2,399
35–44
2,522
2,336
45–54
2,457
1,070
55–59
1,126
1,140
60–64
1,199
1,753
65–74
1,843
437
75–84
459
196
85+
206
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,237 | 22.8% |
| 18 and over | 27,926 | 77.2% |
| 65 and over | 4,894 | 13.5% |
| Median age | 37.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.3%
Black or African American
7.4%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian
4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Other race
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,687 | 76.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,787 | 7.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,296 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 1,512 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,454 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 810 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 43 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.5% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 20.7% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.4% | 6.9% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k+
12.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.1% |
| $200k+ | 12.7% |
| Median income | $84,280 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
7.7%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k–$300k
31.1%
$300k–$500k
34.8%
$500k–$1M
10.1%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,176 |
| Owner occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter occupied | 38.8% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
| Single-family detached | 71.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 28.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.1% |
| 3 or more | 17.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.5% |
| Electricity | 60.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,942 | 53.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,181 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,487 | 16.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,355 | 22.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,570 | 30.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,549 | 23.7% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.0% | 25.6% |
| Married | 55.2% | 55.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
14.1%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
28.3%
Graduate / professional
24.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 52.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 488 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 234 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,571 | 40.1% |
| High school | 1,992 | 22.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,624 | 29.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.9%
Retail trade
13.2%
Professional & management
12.4%
Manufacturing
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Other services
5.3%
Construction
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Public administration
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.5% |
| Service | 12.4% |
| Sales & office | 24.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.9% |
| Production & transportation | 8.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 14.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.3% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 12.1% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
10.5%
18 and over
7.2%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
13.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.4% |
| Retirement income | 19.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| High blood pressure | 30.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.9% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 23.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 7.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,557 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 21.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.1% |
| Public insurance | 27.6% |
| No insurance | 6.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,868 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 994 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 245 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 208 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 360 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,357 | 92.2% |
| Born in same state | 33,061 | 91.4% |
| Born in different state | 20,983 | 58.0% |
| Foreign born | 296 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,806 | 7.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,503 | 53.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,784 | 16% |
| Italian | 4,875 | 13.5% |
| Arab | 2,200 | 6.1% |
| English | 220 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 217 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 133 | 0.4% |
| German | 45 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 33 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 21 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.4% |
| Internet access | 98.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40515
What city is ZIP code 40515 in?
ZIP code 40515 is primarily assigned to Lexington, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40515 in?
ZIP code 40515 falls within Fayette County, Kentucky.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 40515?
52% 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 40515?
ZIP code 40515 has an estimated population of 36,163 residents, with a density of 654 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40515?
The median home value in ZIP code 40515 is $287,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 40515?
The median household income in ZIP code 40515 is $84,280, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 40515 in?
ZIP code 40515 observes the EST timezone.