The 40515 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Lexington in Kentucky in Fayette County in the United States. The current population estimate is 35,772. The median household income is approximately $73,508, and an estimated 6% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 40515 has a median age of approximately 37.7 years, with 16.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 50.4% in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $42,548.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 40515 is $73,508, while the region's mean household income is $102,561. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $42,548. The per capita income in ZIP Code 40515 of $42,548 is approximately 51% more than the per capita income in Kentucky overall of $28,178. An estimated 5.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 37.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.9% of the population in 40515 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.3% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.6% of 40515 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 40515, 95.8% is one race, while 4.2% are two or more races. Approximately 5.5% of 40515 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 40515 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (86.5%), followed by Black or African American (9.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 40515 are younger than average. The median age of 37.7 years in ZIP Code 40515 is approximately 1.05% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.6% of the population in 40515 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 40515 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.9% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
In ZIP Code 40515, 88.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.6% of homes. Lastly, 1.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Fayette County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 88.9% |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.6% |
| Other languages | 1.8% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 40515, an estimated 32.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 25.9% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Fayette County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 25.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 32.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.3% |
In ZIP Code 40515, 96.4% of the population graduated high school, while 50.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 21.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 15.9% in this Fayette County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 15.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.6% |
| Associate's degree | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 28.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 21.7% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 40515 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 40515 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 40515 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.88 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.45% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.95% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 40515 | 10.86¢/kWh | 10.3¢/kWh | 6.75¢/kWh |
| Kentucky | 12.87¢/kWh | 11.85¢/kWh | 6.54¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 40515 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.59 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.09 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.86 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.36 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.59 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.75 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.37 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.87 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.89 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.95 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.2 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.08 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 40515, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 40515 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Fayette County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 100 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 96 |
| Debt collection | 13 |
| Checking or savings account | 7 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 5 |
| Other | 17 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 106 |
| Improper use of your report | 76 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 8 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 8 |
| Managing an account | 6 |
| Other | 34 |
In 40515, 72.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.8 minutes. Approximately 30.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 40515 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.5% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 40515 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.8% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.3% |
| Retail trade | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.4% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 30.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 2.9% |