40508 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to LEXINGTON, KY 40508

40508 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Lexington, Kentucky. Median household income here ($17,901) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, younger, and mostly single. The average house value here ($92,000) is lower than in the Lexington-Fayette metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $31,725/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 40508 is $20,995.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 40508 earn an average of $15,163/year. Women earn only $12,368/year.

11,722 people in 40508 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 40508? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 16.8 minutes.

The median age here is 24. There are 11,813 men and 11,756 women. The median age for men is 25 while for women the median age is 23.

To give you a sense of the community, 8,577 people (out of the 23,569 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 10,266 homes, and 824 businesses every day. 3,001 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

40508 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 38 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Ashgabat, Turkmenistan!) and -85 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 964 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 23,569
  • White Population: 14,922
  • Black Population: 7,472
  • Hispanic Population: 1,228
  • Asian Population: 865
  • Hawaiian Population: 34
  • Indian Population: 205
  • Male Population: 11,813
  • Female Population: 11,756
  • Median Age: 24
  • Median Age of Males: 25
  • Median Age of Females: 23
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: East South Central
  • State: Kentucky
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Lexington-Fayette KY
  • County: Fayette
  • City: Lexington
  • Longitude: -84.5
  • Latitude: 38.1
  • Elevation: 964 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 859
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 11,521
  • Drive alone: 6,413
  • Carpool: 1,512
  • Public transit: 468
  • Ride bikes or walk: 3,001

  • Average commute time: 16.8 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 552
  •    5 - 9: 2,151
  •    10 - 14: 2,986
  •    15 - 19: 2,450
  •    20 - 24: 1,478
  •    25 - 29: 291
  •    30 - 34: 893
  •    35 - 39: 79
  •    40 - 44: 137
  •    45 - 59: 171
  •    60 - 89: 188
  •    90 plus: 145
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $92,000
  • Average Annual Household Income: $19,910
  • Businesses: 514
  • Employees: 12,672
  • Annual Payroll: $549,174,000
  • Average Family Income: $31,725
  • Median Family Income: $17,901
  • Average Income for Men: $15,163
  • Average Income for Women: $12,368
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 067
  • State FIPS Code: 21

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Schools in 40508 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Booker T Washington Academy Elementary
707 Howard St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Johnson Elementary School
123 E Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary
301 Woodland Ave
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3516
Middle Schools
Lexington Trad Magnet School
350 N Limestone St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3192
Other Schools
Florence Crittenton Alternative School
519 W Fourth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-8636
Other Schools
Booker T Washington Montessori Magnet El
707 Howard St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
The Academy At Lexington Elementary
475 Price Rd
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808

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In the 40508 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://kspsor.state.ky.us. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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