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U.S. ZIP Code · KY40379

Scott County · Lexington-Fayette, KY

Typical home value

$350,801[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.3%
5-year / yr
+4.8%
10-year / yr
+5.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+23.5%
vs metro
+3.1%
vs state
+111.1%
ZIP 40379 location in KY
Location of ZIP 40379 in KY

Price history

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

The typical home in 40379 is worth $350,801 — 3.1% above the Lexington-Fayette, KY median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.3%. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,346[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
3,788[3]
Median household income
$62,228[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
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Stamping Ground Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Scott County

    426 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,774
Loan principal$280,641
Down payment$70,160
Total interest paid$357,942

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,177
Monthly rent

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
4th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
0th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 40379?
The typical home in 40379 is worth $350,801, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 40379?
Home values in 40379 are up 0.3% over the past year, and up 4.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 40379?
The effective property tax rate in 40379 is 0.4% — roughly $1,346 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 40379?
ZIP code 40379 has a population of 3,788 and a median household income of $62,228.

#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
    $347,576
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • Versailles, KY

    Typical home
    $359,675
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY

    Typical home
    $341,760
    Gross yield
  • Georgetown, KY

    Typical home
    $338,467
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Midway, KY

    Typical home
    $368,247
    Gross yield
  • Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY

    Typical home
    $373,172
    Gross yield
    6.2%

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