US ZIP Code
40526

Lexington, KY

Fayette County  ·  Kentucky

● Active
👥 2,015 Population
🎂 19.1 Median Age
🎓 73.0% College Grads
▲ 88% above avg
📊 22.5% Unemployment
▲ 360% above avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code40526
CityLexington
StateKentucky (KY)
CountyFayette County
Area Code502/859
Elevation946 ft
Latitude38.029736
Longitude-84.501378
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS21067
ZIP TypeUnique
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 44.6% (898) Female 55.4% (1,117) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.1%Hispanic: 4%Black: 13.6%Asian: 3.6%Other: 2.8%Race
White76.1%
Hispanic4.0%
Black13.6%
Asian3.6%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
1%
18–24
97%
25–44
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.1 yrs
Avg Household Size-99.99
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads73.0% ▲ 88% above avg
Unemployment22.5% ▲ 360% above avg
Some College10 (21.3%)
Associates10 (21.3%)
Bachelors11 (23.4%)
Graduate Degree16 (34%)

Education

Some College: 21.3%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 23.4%Graduate: 34%Edu
Some College21.3%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors23.4%
Graduate34.0%
Housing & Income

Financials

Total Units28
Vacant Units28
Avg HH Size-99.99
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
51%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
34%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

2000+
100%

Summary

Total Units28
Vacant28
Avg HH Size-99.99
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 40526 is in Lexington, KY, in Fayette County.
ZIP code 40526 is located in Kentucky (KY).
ZIP code 40526 is in Fayette County, KY.
ZIP 40526 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 40526 is 2,015 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 40526

ZIP code 40526 is located in Lexington, Kentucky, within Fayette County. With a population of 2,015, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.1 years.

The population of 40526 is primarily White (76.08%). Residents are highly educated — 73.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average.

The unemployment rate in 40526 stands at 22.5%, which is more than double the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 51%.

Overall, ZIP code 40526 in Lexington, KY is characterized as highly educated, and a young community.