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Fayette County, KY
1 city or town and 16 ZIP codes in Fayette County, Kentucky.
Population
323,725
Land area
284sq mi
People per sq mi
1,140
ZIP codes
16
Cities and towns in Fayette County
Fayette County at a glance
- Fayette County is about 9.9 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 2nd among 120 counties in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $69,479, 9% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $293,500 (43% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,164 a month.
Local data for Fayette County, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals7
- Emergency Rooms5
- Nursing Homes12
- Schools105
- Colleges8
- Libraries7
- Banks120
- Post Offices9
- Parks137
- Grocery Stores126
- Restaurants1,196
- Affordable Housing33
- Home Health Agencies8
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers9
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers25
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment46
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools25
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools5
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places119
Housing and community stats
Fayette County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,479
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$293,500
Prices +4.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,164/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
48.3%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (40,249), Irish Americans (35,439), Mexican Americans (19,837).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,702
206,779 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,065
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.9B
FY 2026, $9,030 per person
PPP loans
$881M
10,206 loans, 108,299 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$5.3M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Fayette County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.1%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fayette County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
452
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
365
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone119 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Fayette County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Fayette County, KY?
- Lexington-Fayette is the largest city or town in Fayette County, with about 323,725 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Fayette County?
- Fayette County includes 16 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40502, 40503, 40504, 40505, 40507.
- What is the population of Fayette County, KY?
- About 323,725 people live in Fayette County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Fayette County?
- Fayette County borders Madison County, Scott County, Jessamine County, Clark County, Woodford County, Bourbon County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023