Income & Economy in Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY (40509)
Median Income
$89,429
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+1,685
Wealth inflow
Population
45,135
Unemployment
3.5%
0.2pp below US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,685 for ZIP 40509 (Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 40509 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 6.4%, median income fell 5.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 13.9%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,429 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| Establishments | 1,586 |
| Employees | 29,760 |