What to know about ZIP 40544
ZIP code 40544 covers ZIP 40544 with a population of about 5,013.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 35.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LEXINGTON media market.
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ZIP Code 40544 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
5,013
Density
N/A
Median income
$60,223
-20% vs US avg
Home value
$233,200
-33% vs US avg
Median rent
$793
-32% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 40544
Income and economy in ZIP 40544
Median household income in ZIP 40544 is about $60,223 — about 20% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 12.4%; unemployment rate near 2.6%; 47.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 13.3 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Healthcare, and Manufacturing; about 6.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.9 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 40544
Median home value is about $233,200 — about 33% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $793 (about 32% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 55.6% (about 9.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 40544, a household would need roughly $64,000 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 $1,498. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($60,223). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.