ZIP Code 40517: Population, Income, Housing

State: KY
Total population: 35,656 Household income: $53,670 Rent: $1,136

Overview

Total population
35,656
Rent
$1,136
Year built
1980
Household income
$53,670
Per capita income
$35,316
Poverty rate
21.6%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.1 persons
Rent over 30% of income
51%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Kentucky
County
Fayette County
City
Lexington-Fayette
Total population
35,656
Adults over 25
23,683
Total households
17,301
Household size
2.1 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$53,670
Per capita income
$35,316
Poverty rate
21.6%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
51%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,136
Year built
1980
Households that rent
64.3%
Households that own
35.7%
Rooms per home (all homes)
4.6

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
60.2%
Black
24.7%
Asian
2%
Two or more races
10.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
8.7%
Not Hispanic or Latino
91.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
16,951 (88.6%)
Commute time to work
23 mins
Work from home
2,177 (11.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
29.1%
High school graduate or GED
20.7%
Some college or associate degree
9.2%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
41%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 40517 with: Fayette County, KY Lexington metro area, KY Kentucky United States

ZIP 40517

Total population35,656
Rent$1,136
Year built1980
Household income$53,670
Per capita income$35,316
Poverty rate21.6%
Unemployment rateN/A

Fayette County, KY

Total population323,725
Rent$1,164
Year built1984
Household income$69,479
Per capita income$43,790
Poverty rate14.9%
Unemployment rate4.1%

Lexington Metro Area, KY

Total population522,560
Rent$1,138
Year built1986
Household income$71,966
Per capita income$42,479
Poverty rate13.8%
Unemployment rate4.2%

Kentucky State

Total population4,534,824
Rent$967
Year built1982
Household income$63,726
Per capita income$35,821
Poverty rate16.1%
Unemployment rate5.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP40517 CountyFayette, KYMetro AreaLexington metro area, KYStateKentuckyCountryUnited States
Total population35,656323,725522,5604,534,824334,922,499
Rent$1,136$1,164$1,138$967$1,413
Year built19801984198619821980
Household income$53,670$69,479$71,966$63,726$80,734
Per capita income$35,316$43,790$42,479$35,821$44,673
Poverty rate21.6%14.9%13.8%16.1%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A4.1%4.2%5.1%4%

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Summary for 40517

Rent & Income

In 40517, the typical monthly rent is $1,136 and the typical household income is $53,670. Rent here is higher than Kentucky, and household income is lower than Kentucky. The estimated poverty rate is 21.6%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 64.3% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 41% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 40517 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 40517 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 40517 compares in Kentucky (37 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,136 22 / 37 from lower rent $747 – $1,688
Household income $53,670 32 / 37 from higher income $47,204 – $122,948
Poverty rate 21.6% 35 / 37 from lower poverty 5.1% – 25.2%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Kentucky with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 40517

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 40517 places 22nd out of 37 ZIP Codes in Kentucky. Throughout Kentucky, numbers span from $747 in ZIP 40701 up to $1,688 in ZIP 40245.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 32nd out of 37 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $47,204 in ZIP 40701 up to $122,948 in ZIP 40245.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 40517 comes 35th out of 37 ZIP Codes. In Kentucky as a whole, the range goes from 5.1% in ZIP 40241 up to 25.2% in ZIP 42101.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 40517 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,136 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 40517

Annual Household Income: $53,670

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 40517

Estimated Rate: 21.6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 40517

In ZIP Code 40517, households that rent: 11,120 (64.3%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 11,120 64.3%
Owner-Occupied 6,181 35.7%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 40517

In ZIP Code 40517, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 5,672 (51%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 5,672 51%
Other renter households 5,448 49%
Total renter households 11,120 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 40517

Less than High School: 6,886 people (29.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,908 people (20.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,169 people (9.2%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 9,720 people (41%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 23,683

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.