What to know about ZIP 40555
ZIP code 40555 covers ZIP 40555 with a population of about 2,192.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 35.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LEXINGTON media market.
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ZIP Code 40555 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
2,192
Density
N/A
Median income
$51,190
-32% vs US avg
Home value
$181,000
-48% vs US avg
Median rent
$788
-32% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 40555
Income and economy in ZIP 40555
Median household income in ZIP 40555 is about $51,190 — about 32% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 22.8%; unemployment rate near 6.8%; 25.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 8.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Other services; about 4.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 40555
Median home value is about $181,000 — about 48% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $788 (about 32% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 52.6% (about 12.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 40555, a household would need roughly $50,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,163. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($51,190). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.