40517 ZIP Code — Lexington, KY
Fayette County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40517 is located in Lexington, Kentucky, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 6.17 square miles and serves a population of 36,263 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 859.
About ZIP code 40517
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,100. Renters make up the majority at 62%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $50,429. Poverty affects 21% 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 22 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.
36,263
population
6.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
40517 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 40517
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40517. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lexington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
40502 Lexington (1.9 mi)
40503 Lexington (2.8 mi)
40514 Lexington (4 mi)
40507 Lexington (4 mi)
40508 Lexington (4.2 mi)
40550 Lexington (4.3 mi)
40526 Lexington (4.3 mi)
40546 Lexington (4.3 mi)
40598 Lexington (4.3 mi)
40536 Lexington (4.3 mi)
40506 Lexington (4.3 mi)
40504 Lexington (4.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,263 |
| Population density | 5,877 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.9884 |
| Longitude | -84.4879 |
| 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 | 54.3% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.1% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.8% | 20.7% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 6.9% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
36,263
Population
5,877
People per sq mi
31.6
Median age
$50,429
Median household income
$31,671
Per capita income
$171,100
Median home value
$1,048
Median monthly rent
37.7%
Home ownership
21.4%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
7,655
Housing units
38.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,388
Under 5
1,484
1,001
5–9
1,071
936
10–14
1,001
938
15–19
1,003
1,787
20–24
1,912
3,657
25–34
3,911
2,082
35–44
2,227
1,638
45–54
1,751
774
55–59
827
931
60–64
996
1,403
65–74
1,501
694
75–84
742
294
85+
314
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,035 | 22.2% |
| 18 and over | 28,228 | 77.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,948 | 13.6% |
| Median age | 31.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.9%
Black or African American
22.7%
Two or more races
7.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Other race
2.3%
Asian
1.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,422 | 61.9% |
| Black or African American | 8,588 | 22.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,861 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,551 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 854 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 532 | 1.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.3% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.1% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.8% | 20.7% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 6.9% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
6.2%
$15k–$25k
10.9%
$25k–$35k
11.5%
$35k–$50k
15.3%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $50,429 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
4.0%
$100k–$150k
27.5%
$150k–$200k
30.4%
$200k–$300k
27.3%
$300k–$500k
7.8%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,048 |
| Owner occupied | 37.7% |
| Renter occupied | 62.3% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
| Single-family detached | 38.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.06 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 25.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 33.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.0% |
| 3 or more | 11.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.5% |
| Electricity | 68.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,602 | 27.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,658 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,015 | 23.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,619 | 39.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,271 | 25.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,845 | 22.8% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.4% | 40.2% |
| Married | 36.3% | 31.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 18.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
20.9%
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
22.9%
Graduate / professional
15.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 429 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 545 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,940 | 35.1% |
| High school | 1,412 | 16.8% |
| College / grad school | 3,060 | 36.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.7%
Retail trade
14.9%
Professional & management
13.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Other services
5.8%
Construction
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.3% |
| Service | 18.8% |
| Sales & office | 25.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 17.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.8% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 3.0% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 7.4% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.0 |
Poverty
All people
21.4%
Under 18 years
33.5%
18 and over
18.0%
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
29.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.9% |
| Retirement income | 17.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| High blood pressure | 33.3% |
| High cholesterol | 29.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 30.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.8% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.4% |
| Poor mental health | 19.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 58.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 17.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,002 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.1% |
| Under 18 | 7.3% |
| 18–64 years | 13.5% |
| 65 and over | 35.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.5% |
| Public insurance | 46.5% |
| No insurance | 6.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,391 | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 1,753 | 5.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 798 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 388 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 133 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,212 | 91.6% |
| Born in same state | 32,737 | 90.3% |
| Born in different state | 22,059 | 60.8% |
| Foreign born | 475 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,051 | 8.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,017 | 33.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,720 | 10.3% |
| Italian | 3,459 | 9.5% |
| Arab | 1,867 | 5.1% |
| English | 286 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 104 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 81 | 0.2% |
| German | 80 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 60 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.6% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40517
What city is ZIP code 40517 in?
ZIP code 40517 is primarily assigned to Lexington, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40517 in?
ZIP code 40517 falls within Fayette County, Kentucky.
Is ZIP code 40517 mostly rentals?
62% of occupied units in ZIP code 40517 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40517?
21% of residents in ZIP code 40517 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40517?
The median home value in ZIP code 40517 is $171,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 40517?
ZIP code 40517 has an estimated population of 36,263 residents, with a density of 5,875 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 40517 in?
ZIP code 40517 observes the EST timezone.