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ZIP Code 40503
Lexington-Fayette, KY, Fayette County
Population
27,451
Land area
8.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,107
City
Lexington-Fayette
ZIP 40503 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 40503 at a glance
- ZIP 40503 (Lexington-Fayette) is about 27 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,482, 20% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $296,800 (44% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,168 a month.
Local data for ZIP 40503
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 40503, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,482
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$296,800
Prices +4.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,168/mo
Homeownership
61.7%
Bachelor's or higher
56.4%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
18.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,500
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
24,522
$1.22B annual payroll
PPP loans
$126M
1,391 loans
Campaign donations
$287K
35% D, 33% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 40503, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
452
Countywide, mostly 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
Cities in ZIP 40503
ZIP codes near 40503
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 40536Lexington-Fayette | 2.2 mi | 0.1 |
| 40504Lexington-Fayette | 2.4 mi | 6.2 |
| 40526Lexington-Fayette | 2.4 mi | 0.1 |
| 40514Lexington-Fayette | 2.5 mi | 3 |
| 40517Lexington-Fayette | 2.7 mi | 6.2 |
| 40502Lexington-Fayette | 3.1 mi | 7.1 |
| 40508Lexington-Fayette | 3.2 mi | 4.2 |
| 40507Lexington-Fayette | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| 40513Lexington-Fayette | 3.9 mi | 14.7 |
| 40505Lexington-Fayette | 5.5 mi | 8 |
| 40510Lexington-Fayette | 5.9 mi | 22.7 |
| 40339Keene | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 40503?
- ZIP code 40503 is in Lexington-Fayette, KY (Fayette County).
- What county is ZIP code 40503 in?
- ZIP code 40503 is mostly in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- How many people live in ZIP code 40503?
- About 27,451 people live in the 40503 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.