Fayette County GIS Maps
Fayette County, Kentucky, has 322,570 residents and covers 283.6 square miles. The population grew 9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Fayette County is 21067.
Lexington-Fayette is the county's largest population center. Fayette County also includes 16 zip codes, 1 public school district and 15 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Fayette County Trends
- Population
- 322,570▴
- Median Home Value
- $272,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 42,138▴
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Fayette County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Fayette County Population
Fayette County had 322,570 residents in 2020. That was 9% higher than in 2010. Fayette County added 62,058 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 1,137 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Lexington, Lexington and Lexington.
Population Trend in Fayette County KY
Fayette County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Fayette County Zip Codes
Fayette County has 16 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Lexington (40509), Lexington (40517) and Lexington (40515). Lexington is the largest zip by population, with about 44,572 residents or 14% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 37% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Fayette County KY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40509 | Lexington | 44,572 | ▴ 37.7% |
| 40517 | Lexington | 37,751 | ▴ 7.2% |
| 40515 | Lexington | 36,244 | ▴ 7.9% |
| 40511 | Lexington | 36,146 | ▴ 13.7% |
| 40503 | Lexington | 28,073 | ▴ 0.3% |
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Fayette County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Fayette County Demographics
Fayette County has a median age of 35.2, which makes the county a little younger than Kentucky overall. About 21.1% of residents are under 18, while 14.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 34% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 47.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Fayette County KY
Median Age
35.2
Under 18
21.1%
Age 65+
14.4%
Bachelor's+
47.3%
Fayette County School Districts
Fayette County is served by 1 public school district with 42,138 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Fayette County KY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County School District | 42,138 | 100% | ▴ 1.1% |
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Fayette County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Fayette County Housing & Real Estate
Fayette County has a median home value of $272,100 and a median gross rent of $1,101. About 54% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Kentucky median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $392,075 and homes spent about 57 days on the market.
Fayette County Housing Mix
Fayette County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Fayette County Housing Trends
Fayette County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Fayette County, KY
Fayette County has 16,334 business listings across 1,015 categories. The largest categories in Fayette County business listings are Real Estate Agents (387, 2.4%), Medical Offices (287, 1.8%), and Churches & Religious Organizations (266, 1.6%). The full Fayette County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Fayette County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Fayette County, KY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Agents | 387 | 2.4% |
| Medical Offices | 287 | 1.8% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 266 | 1.6% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 245 | 1.5% |
| Insurance Agencies | 229 | 1.4% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 211 | 1.3% |
| ATMs | 187 | 1.1% |
| Professional Services | 179 | 1.1% |
| Beauty Salons | 177 | 1.1% |
| Contractors | 177 | 1.1% |
Fayette County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Resurrection Clinic | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Lexington |
| Kennedy's Wildcat Den | Academic Bookstore | Lexington |
| The Townhomes at Newtown Crossing | Accommodation | Lexington |
| Payroll Solutions Inc. | Accountant | Lexington |
| RS Sports Surfaces | Active Life | Lexington |
| Acupuncture Integrative Medicine | Acupuncture | Lexington |
| Addiction Rehab Lexington | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Lexington |
| Nightlight Christian Adoptions | Adoption Services | Lexington |
| Romantix | Adult Entertainment | Lexington |
| Video Max | Adult Store | Lexington |
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Fayette County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Fayette County Basemaps
Fayette County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Fayette County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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