ZIP 40513 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY (40513)

Median Income

$126,642

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+400

Wealth inflow

Population

10,710

Unemployment

3.1%

0.6pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 400 for ZIP 40513 (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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.1%-16% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.9%-69% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

0.8%-93% vs US avg

383

Establishments

5,649

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.8%
Construction3.3%
Manufacturing12.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Retail trade7.8%
Transportation, utilities1.8%
Information1.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.4%
Professional, scientific, management11.7%
Education, health care, social36.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.9%
Other services7.4%
Public administration2.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 40513 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 6.4%, median income rose 1.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.7%.

Median Income

$126,642

+69% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate