City

Lexington, NC

4 ZIP codes  ·  Davidson County  ·  North Carolina

👥78,890Population
💰$59,828Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$192,616Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.2%Hispanic: 7.4%Black: 9.4%Asian: 2.1%Other: 3.3%Race
White77.2%
Hispanic7.4%
Black9.4%
Asian2.1%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma1,221 (2.4%)
HS Graduate16,214 (32.3%)
Some College8,482 (16.9%)
Associates8,610 (17.2%)
Bachelors5,824 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree9,845 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College16.9%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.8%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,828 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$192,616 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$848/mo
Total Housing Units35,524
Vacant Units3,839

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Lexington, NC

Lexington is a city in North Carolina, located in Davidson County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 78,890 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.55 years.

Economically, Lexington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,828 is below the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lexington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,616, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $848 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lexington is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.16%).

Lexington, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Lexington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27292 40,369 $54,468 $193,300 $831 4.7% 30.2% 67.1%
27295 38,521 $65,446 $191,900 $866 2.1% 32.2% 75.6%