Lexington ZIP Code List — Fayette County, KY

There are 39 unique ZIP codes in Lexington, Kentucky. Area code: 859.

ZIP codes

301.24

sq mi land

2.20

sq mi water

859

area code

Lexington, KY ZIP code map

About Lexington, KY

Lexington, located in Fayette County, Kentucky, is known as the 'Horse Capital of the World.' This vibrant city is distinguished by its rich history, cultural heritage, and lush landscapes, making it a delightful blend of urban and pastoral living. Visitors are often drawn to its world-renowned horse farms, thoroughbred racing, and historic architecture, giving Lexington a unique charm.

Location & geography

Nestled in the heart of Kentucky's bluegrass region, Lexington spans an area defined by rolling hills and lush pastures. The city covers approximately 301.24 square miles of land and is bordered by the Kentucky River to the east, adding to its scenic beauty. It is conveniently located about 75 miles from Louisville to the northwest and 100 miles from Cincinnati to the northeast.

Community & economy

Lexington boasts a diverse community with a welcoming atmosphere, characterized predominantly by suburban neighborhoods and a vibrant downtown area. With numerous industries such as healthcare, education, and equine services, local life thrives on a strong sense of community and shared interests. Daily life here involves plenty of outdoor activities, cultural events, and a mix of local dining and shopping experiences.

Transportation

The city is well-connected by major highways, including Interstate 64 and Interstate 75, which provide easy access to surrounding regions. The nearest airport is Blue Grass Airport, located just 10 miles to the northwest of downtown Lexington, offering both domestic and limited international flights. Additionally, public transit options are available via buses operated by Lexington Transit, making it accessible for residents and visitors alike.

History

Lexington has a storied past that dates back to its founding in the late 18th century, making it one of the first cities in Kentucky. It played a crucial role during the Civil War and has since transformed into an urban center rich with heritage. Over the centuries, Lexington has grown from a frontier outpost into a prominent city widely recognized for its contributions to horse racing and education.

Did you know?

One surprising fact about Lexington is that it is home to the oldest college of agriculture in the United States, the University of Kentucky, which significantly contributes to the city's character and economy. Additionally, the city's vibrant arts scene, including annual events like the Lexington Art Fair, often surprises visitors.

ZIP codes for Lexington, KY (39)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
40502	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40503	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40504	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40505	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40506	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40507	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40508	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40509	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40510	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40511	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40512	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40513	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40514	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40515	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40516	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40517	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40522	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40523	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40524	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40526	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40533	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40536	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40544	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40546	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40550	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40555	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40574	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40575	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40576	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40577	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40578	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40579	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40580	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40581	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40582	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40583	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40588	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40591	Lexington	Fayette	View map
40598	Lexington	Fayette	View map

Demographics & statistics

320,488

Population

35.5

Median age

$70,424

Median household income

$41,201

Per capita income

$298,164

Median home value

$1,058

Median monthly rent

57.8%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

84,489

Housing units

46.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

9,508

Under 5

8,866

9,735

5–9

9,076

9,398

10–14

8,762

11,124

15–19

10,372

17,301

20–24

16,131

24,952

25–34

23,265

21,827

35–44

20,352

19,343

45–54

18,035

9,159

55–59

8,539

9,834

60–64

9,170

14,257

65–74

13,293

6,995

75–84

6,522

2,418

85+

2,254

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	66,437	19.3%
18 and over	254,051	80.7%
65 and over	45,739	15.0%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.1%

Black or African American 14%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Asian 3.9%

Other race 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	230,259	68.1%
Black or African American	47,163	14%
Two or more races	20,372	6%
Hispanic or Latino	17,491	5.2%
Asian	13,191	3.9%
Other race	8,870	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	584	0.2%

Household income

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 10.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	10.9%
Median income	$70,424

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 26.0%

$300k–$500k 23.1%

$500k–$1M 15.0%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$298,164
Median rent / month	$1,058
Owner occupied	57.8%
Renter occupied	42.3%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	62.3%
Large apartment buildings	11.2%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	13.1%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	36.7%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	37.1%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	16.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.8%
Electricity	55.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Fuel oil	0.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54,961	40.8%
Cohabiting couple	11,854	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	29,406	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	40,204	28.6%
Households with children under 18	36,258	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	33,784	27.3%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.8%	34.7%
Married	45.0%	43.2%
Separated	1.2%	1.8%
Widowed	2.5%	7.6%
Divorced	11.5%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 19.3%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 25.3%

Graduate / professional 21.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	46.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4,419	5.8%
Kindergarten	3,303	4.6%
Elementary school	28,691	33.3%
High school	14,258	16.9%
College / grad school	35,715	39.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.9%

Professional & management 14.7%

Retail trade 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Other services 6.2%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Construction 4.2%

Public administration 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.7%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.5%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	5.2%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 17.9%

18 and over 14.7%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 15.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.4%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14,128	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	33.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	302,114	94.7%
Spanish	16,065	4.8%
Other Indo-European	6,939	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3,143	0.8%
Other languages	3,190	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	287,821	91.0%
Born in same state	284,376	90.1%
Born in different state	186,647	59.0%
Foreign born	3,445	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	32,667	9.0%
Not a US citizen	11,808	38.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	42,025	13.1%
Italian	35,719	11.1%
Arab	25,813	8.1%
English	2,624	0.8%
Polish	1,516	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	866	0.3%
German	857	0.3%
Dutch	589	0.2%
Norwegian	382	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	95.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Lexington, KY have?

Lexington, KY has 20 ZIP codes: 40502, 40503, 40504, 40505, 40506, 40507, 40508, 40509, 40510, 40511, 40513, 40514, 40515, 40516, 40517, 40526, 40536, 40546, 40550, 40598. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What is the main ZIP code for Lexington, KY?

The primary ZIP code for Lexington, KY is 40502. The city uses area code 859 for phone service.

What county is Lexington, KY in?

Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.

How many ZIP codes are in Lexington, KY?

Lexington, KY has 20 ZIP codes.

What ZIP codes serve the University of Kentucky campus and surrounding areas in Lexington?

The University of Kentucky main campus and its surrounding neighborhoods are primarily served by ZIP codes 40506, 40507, and 40508, with some campus facilities extending into 40504 and 40505.

Which ZIP codes cover downtown Lexington and the historic Distillery District?

Downtown Lexington is primarily located in ZIP code 40507, while the nearby Bourbon Trail attractions and historic distillery areas are served by ZIP codes 40502, 40503, and 40508.