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U.S. ZIP Code · KY40324

Scott County · Lexington-Fayette, KY

Typical home value

$338,467[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.2%
5-year / yr
+6.8%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+19.2%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+103.7%
ZIP 40324 location in KY
Location of ZIP 40324 in KY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 40324 is worth $338,467. Over the past year, values have risen 4.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,509 a month — a 5.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,509[2]
Gross yield
5.3%[2]
Cap rate
3.2%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,197[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Scott County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
53,406[3]
Median household income
$85,110[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Scott County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+278[5]
Moved in
2,104
Moved out
1,826

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
16
Elementary
8
Middle
3
High
4
  • Great Crossing High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Scott County

    1,700 students

  • Scott County High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Scott County

    1,353 students

  • Scott County Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Scott County

    833 students

  • Royal Spring Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Scott County

    693 students

  • Creekside Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Scott County

    600 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.2%
Annual rent$18,107

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,711
Loan principal$270,774
Down payment$67,693
Total interest paid$345,357

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.44
Monthly cost to own$2,177
Monthly rent$1,509

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
57th percentile[1]
Rental yield
21st percentile[2]
Property tax
17th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 40324?
The typical home in 40324 is worth $338,467, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 40324?
Home values in 40324 are up 4.2% over the past year, and up 6.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 40324?
A typical home in 40324 rents for about $1,509 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 40324?
The effective property tax rate in 40324 is 0.6% — roughly $2,197 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 40324?
ZIP code 40324 has a population of 53,406 and a median household income of $85,110.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY

    Typical home
    $341,760
    Gross yield
  • Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY

    Typical home
    $347,576
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • Stamping Ground, KY

    Typical home
    $350,801
    Gross yield
  • Nicholasville, KY

    Typical home
    $323,929
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • Sadieville, KY

    Typical home
    $323,251
    Gross yield
  • Versailles, KY

    Typical home
    $359,675
    Gross yield
    5.9%

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