City

Lexington, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Indiana

👥4,646Population
💰$73,777Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$181,100Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.2%)
HS Graduate989 (33.3%)
Some College691 (23.3%)
Associates378 (12.7%)
Bachelors530 (17.9%)
Graduate Degree374 (12.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 23.3%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 17.9%Graduate: 12.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College23.3%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors17.9%
Graduate12.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.9%Renter: 10.1%Tenure
Owner89.9%
Renter10.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,777 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$181,100 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,234/mo
Total Housing Units2,077
Vacant Units373

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Lexington, IN

Lexington is a city in Indiana, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,646 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Lexington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,777 is near the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lexington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,234 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lexington is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.77%).

Lexington, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Lexington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47138 4,646 $73,777 $181,100 $1,234 3.1% 30.5% 89.9%