40502 ZIP Code – Lexington, Kentucky

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, ZIP code 40502 is a large ZIP code within Fayette County with a population of approximately 27,118 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $70,687, which is above the Kentucky average and near the national figure. The median home value of $453,400 is well above the national average, with 59.7% owner-occupied housing (stable). , with median rent coming in at $1,047 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 64% single-family (decreasing), 23% apartments (increasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.

The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average. An estimated 10.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. 67.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 39.5, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 40526, 40536, 40517.

ZIP Code 40502 Data

Population 27,118
Median Household Income $70,687
Median Home Value $453,400
Median Rent $1,047
Median Age 39.5
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
Poverty Rate 10.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.1%
State Kentucky

ZIP 40502 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 40502KY Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population27k5,90210k
Median Household Income$70k$55k$73k
Median Home Value$453k$139k$258k
Median Rent$1,047$801$1,088
Median Age39.542.443.2
Unemployment Rate4.3%5.6%5.0%
Poverty Rate10.9%21.4%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher67.1%16.9%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
40526 LEXINGTON 1,778 Not provided
40536 LEXINGTON Not provided Not provided
40517 LEXINGTON 36,263 $50,429
40507 LEXINGTON 2,057 $45,000
40508 LEXINGTON 25,518 $27,711