Fayette County, KY ZIP Codes
16 ZIP codes cover all or part of Fayette County, Kentucky. The Census Bureau counts 323,725 residents in the county, with a median household income of $69,479 and a median home value of $293,500. Median household income ranges from $29,440 in 40508 to $161,938 in 40510. Its largest communities include Lexington-Fayette urban county.
Fayette County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 323,725 |
| Households | 139,715 |
| Median household income | $69,479 |
| Median home value | $293,500 |
| Median age | 35.3 |
| Median rent | $1,164 |
All 16 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 324,356 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 139,927 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $29,440 (40508) to $161,938 (40510) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $72,725 |
| Homeowners | 53.8% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 20.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 234 routes, 149,251 homes (14 of 16 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Fayette County: 40510 ($161,938)
- Most residents: 40509 (47,036 people)
- Highest homeownership: 40516 (81.3% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 40514 (36.7% of households)
- Most new movers: 40526 (78.7% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 40526 (19.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 40510 ($695,400)
Every ZIP code in Fayette County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40509 | Lexington | 47,036 | 19,395 | $94,804 | $366,300 | 60.7% | 33.0% | 17.8% | 27 | 22,504 | 92% of its land |
| 40511 | Lexington | 38,176 | 14,824 | $79,540 | $252,400 | 61.1% | 31.4% | 21.2% | 23 | 18,543 | 91% of its land |
| 40515 | Lexington | 37,384 | 15,183 | $86,268 | $340,500 | 60.5% | 29.9% | 15.1% | 22 | 16,275 | 86% of its land |
| 40517 | Lexington | 35,656 | 17,301 | $53,670 | $216,900 | 35.7% | 25.5% | 19.6% | 23 | 18,676 | 100% of its land |
| 40503 | Lexington | 27,451 | 12,615 | $76,482 | $296,800 | 61.7% | 21.4% | 17.1% | 29 | 14,623 | 100% of its land |
| 40502 | Lexington | 26,122 | 13,075 | $76,948 | $517,900 | 59.7% | 18.0% | 17.1% | 28 | 13,979 | 100% of its land |
| 40504 | Lexington | 25,816 | 12,412 | $46,055 | $222,600 | 34.0% | 20.5% | 25.5% | 19 | 13,702 | 100% of its land |
| 40505 | Lexington | 25,594 | 11,223 | $58,206 | $179,200 | 59.8% | 24.2% | 14.0% | 20 | 13,043 | 100% of its land |
| 40508 | Lexington | 23,756 | 9,665 | $29,440 | $182,800 | 29.5% | 13.8% | 42.3% | 15 | 12,058 | 100% of its land |
| 40514 | Lexington | 16,961 | 6,481 | $95,914 | $315,500 | 74.0% | 36.7% | 11.2% | 10 | 6,739 | 100% of its land |
| 40513 | Lexington | 11,032 | 4,565 | $128,013 | $497,600 | 72.9% | 31.0% | 10.6% | 9 | 4,936 | 100% of its land |
| 40516 | Lexington | 2,926 | 1,184 | $84,510 | $264,100 | 81.3% | 28.2% | 6.3% | 2 | 1,222 | 86% of its land |
| 40526 | Lexington | 2,383 | 14 | — | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 78.7% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 40507 | Lexington | 2,159 | 1,573 | $41,329 | $328,600 | 24.2% | 1.7% | 31.0% | 5 | 2,386 | 100% of its land |
| 40510 | Lexington | 1,904 | 417 | $161,938 | $695,400 | 76.3% | 12.0% | 47.4% | 2 | 474 | 100% of its land |
| 40536 | Lexington | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Fayette County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Lexington-Fayette urban county — 323,725 residents · 16 ZIP codes
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Fayette County — 14 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Fayette County — 14 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Fayette County — 15 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Fayette County — 15 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Fayette County — 15 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Fayette County — 15 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Fayette County — 15 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Fayette County — 14 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Fayette County, KY?
- 40509, 40511, 40515, 40517, 40503, 40502, 40504, 40505, 40508, 40514, 40513, 40516, 40526, 40507, 40510 and 40536. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Fayette County?
- 323,725 residents in 139,715 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Fayette County?
- $69,479 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $29,440 (40508) to $161,938 (40510).
- Which Fayette County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 40510, at $161,938, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Fayette County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Fayette County?
- For the 14 of 16 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 234 carrier routes reaching 149,251 residential and 9,903 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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