40526 ZIP Code — Lexington, KY
Fayette County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40526 is located in Lexington, Kentucky, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 0.06 square miles and serves a population of 1,778 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 859.
About ZIP code 40526
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
1,778
population
0.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
40526 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 40526
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40526. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lexington | Acceptable |
| Lexington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
40550 Lexington (0 mi)
40546 Lexington (0 mi)
40598 Lexington (0 mi)
40536 Lexington (0 mi)
40506 Lexington (0 mi)
40508 Lexington (0.1 mi)
40507 Lexington (0.3 mi)
40504 Lexington (2.2 mi)
40502 Lexington (2.4 mi)
40505 Lexington (2.7 mi)
40503 Lexington (3.5 mi)
40517 Lexington (4.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,778 |
| Population density | 29,633 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.0494 |
| Longitude | -84.5004 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 859 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,778
Population
29,633
People per sq mi
19.1
Median age
$0
Median household income
$4,349
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
29.3%
Unemployment
10
Housing units
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
589
15–19
718
183
20–24
223
27
25–34
34
2
35–44
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16 | 0.9% |
| 18 and over | 1,762 | 99.1% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.3%
Black or African American
11.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5.2%
Two or more races
5%
Asian
4.5%
Other race
1.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,355 | 72.3% |
| Black or African American | 220 | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 | 5.2% |
| Two or more races | 94 | 5% |
| Asian | 85 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 24 | 1.3% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 100.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 100.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 100.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 100.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 97.8% | 100.0% |
| Married | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
24.6%
Associate's degree
29.2%
Bachelor's degree
9.2%
Graduate / professional
36.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,774 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
33.9%
Education & healthcare
33.1%
Professional & management
15.4%
Retail trade
12.2%
Information
2.7%
Transportation & utilities
1.9%
Public administration
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.3% |
| Service | 42.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.9% |
| Production & transportation | 4.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.3% |
| Government | 18.3% |
| Self-employed | 0.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 52.7% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 32.5% |
| Work from home | 13.7% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.5 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.3% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 92.2% |
| Public insurance | 6.7% |
| No insurance | 1.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,778 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 52 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 5 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 31 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,641 | 92.3% |
| Born in same state | 1,618 | 91.0% |
| Born in different state | 819 | 46.1% |
| Foreign born | 23 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 137 | 7.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 27 | 19.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 307 | 17.3% |
| Arab | 287 | 16.1% |
| French | 91 | 5.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 20 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 19 | 1.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40526
What city is ZIP code 40526 in?
ZIP code 40526 is primarily assigned to Lexington, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40526 in?
ZIP code 40526 falls within Fayette County, Kentucky.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 40526?
46% 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 40526?
ZIP code 40526 has an estimated population of 1,778 residents, with a density of 29,148 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 40526 in?
ZIP code 40526 observes the EST timezone.