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U.S. ZIP Code · KY40361

Bourbon County · Lexington-Fayette, KY

Typical home value

$251,625[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.6%
5-year / yr
+4.8%
10-year / yr
+6.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-11.4%
vs metro
-26.0%
vs state
+51.4%
ZIP 40361 location in KY
Location of ZIP 40361 in KY

Price history

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

The typical home in 40361 is worth $251,625 — 26.0% below the Lexington-Fayette, KY median. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,195 a month — a 5.7% 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
$1,195[2]
Gross yield
5.7%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,434[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
18,361[3]
Median household income
$63,333[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+59[5]
Moved in
587
Moved out
528

Schools

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

Public schools
9
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
2
  • Bourbon County High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Bourbon County

    796 students

  • Bourbon County Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Bourbon County

    560 students

  • Bourbon Central Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Bourbon County

    473 students

  • Cane Ridge Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Bourbon County

    460 students

  • Paris Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Paris Independent

    339 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 yield5.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$14,340

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$1,272
Loan principal$201,300
Down payment$50,325
Total interest paid$256,747

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 ratio1.34
Monthly cost to own$1,602
Monthly rent$1,195

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
13th percentile[1]
Rental yield
43rd percentile[2]
Property tax
13th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 40361?
The typical home in 40361 is worth $251,625, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 40361?
Home values in 40361 are down 4.6% over the past year, and up 4.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 40361?
A typical home in 40361 rents for about $1,195 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 40361?
The effective property tax rate in 40361 is 0.6% — roughly $1,434 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 40361?
ZIP code 40361 has a population of 18,361 and a median household income of $63,333.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Winchester, KY

    Typical home
    $252,047
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY

    Typical home
    $254,959
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY

    Typical home
    $231,123
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY

    Typical home
    $272,582
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY

    Typical home
    $229,228
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Wilmore, KY

    Typical home
    $312,876
    Gross yield

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