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Fayette County
Lexington, KY
40516
40516 ZIP Code — Lexington, KY
Fayette County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40516 is located in
Lexington ,
Kentucky ,
within Fayette County .
It covers approximately 30.69 square miles and serves a population of
2,758 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 859 .
About ZIP code 40516
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 $214,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($84,836) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 40516 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,758
Population density
90 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
067
Geography
Land area
30.69 sq mi
Water area
0.11 sq mi
Latitude
38.0821
Longitude
-84.3687
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
859
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
29.9%
42.8%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
35.9%
29.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
26.0%
20.7%
17.6%
Over $200k
8.2%
6.9%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$84,836
Median household income
$214,400
Median home value
$1,071
Median monthly rent
38.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 788 28.6% 18 and over 1,970 71.4% 65 and over 469 17.0% Median age 41.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
12.1%
Group Count % White 2,178 77.6% Black or African American 340 12.1% Two or more races 198 7.1% Hispanic or Latino 47 1.7% Other race 29 1% Asian 12 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
29.9%
42.8%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
35.9%
29.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
26.0%
20.7%
17.6%
Over $200k
8.2%
6.9%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.5% $10k–$15k 1.7% $15k–$25k 6.8% $25k–$35k 3.7% $35k–$50k 9.4% $50k–$75k 14.2% $75k–$100k 19.0% $100k–$150k 20.7% $150k–$200k 10.1% $200k+ 11.0% Median income $84,836
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $214,400 Median rent / month $1,071 Owner occupied 85.3% Renter occupied 14.7% Vacant 2.7% Single-family detached 83.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.2% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.34
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.4% 2000–2009 21.5% 1990–1999 38.0% 1980–1989 6.2% 1970–1979 5.5% 1960–1969 16.1% 1950–1959 5.8% 1940–1949 0.6% 1939 or earlier 4.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.9% 2 bedrooms 20.4% 3 bedrooms 46.6% 4 bedrooms 18.2% 5+ bedrooms 12.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.3% 1 vehicle 23.4% 2 vehicles 39.3% 3 or more 33.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 34.5% Electricity 55.4% Propane / LP gas 9.3% Fuel oil 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 560 52.9% Cohabiting couple 100 9.5% Male householder, no spouse 144 13.6% Female householder, no spouse 254 24.0% Households with children under 18 233 22.0% Households with seniors (65+) 338 31.9% Average household size 2.53
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.1% 18.1% Married 61.9% 57.1% Separated 0.0% 0.4% Widowed 2.2% 11.4% Divorced 13.7% 13.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
18.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.1% Bachelor's or higher 38.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 107 14.8% Kindergarten 110 15.2% Elementary school 330 45.6% High school 83 11.5% College / grad school 93 12.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.9%
Professional & management
11.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Public administration
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 47.2% Service 12.9% Sales & office 18.7% Natural resources & construction 7.9% Production & transportation 13.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.7% Government 19.1% Self-employed 6.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.8% Carpool 4.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.7% Work from home 10.5% Other means 1.9% Avg commute (minutes) 21.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.0% Retirement income 24.4% Supplemental Security 1.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 4.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.5% High blood pressure 38.0% High cholesterol 35.7% Diabetes 10.6% Heart disease 6.4% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 29.1% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.1% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 28.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.2% Depression 23.8% Fair or poor health 16.0% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 9.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.8% Visited dentist 64.6% Cholesterol screening 92.2% Teeth loss 13.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 95 4.8%
Disability % Any disability 10.6% Under 18 3.7% 18–64 years 3.7% 65 and over 45.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.2% Public insurance 37.1% No insurance 5.1% Uninsured under 19 5.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,515 91.2% Spanish 26 1.0% Other Indo-European 20 0.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 6 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,711 98.3% Born in same state 2,711 98.3% Born in different state 2,117 76.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 47 1.7% Not a US citizen 25 53.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 548 19.9% Italian 249 9% French 228 8.3%
Ancestry Count % English 30 1.1% Irish 17 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.4% Internet access 89.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40516
What city is ZIP code 40516 in?
ZIP code 40516 is primarily assigned to Lexington, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40516 in?
ZIP code 40516 falls within Fayette County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40516?
23% of residents in ZIP code 40516 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 40516 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 40516 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 40516?
ZIP code 40516 has an estimated population of 2,758 residents, with a density of 90 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40516?
The median home value in ZIP code 40516 is $214,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 40516 in?
ZIP code 40516 observes the EST timezone.
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