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U.S. ZIP Code · KY40503

Fayette County · Lexington-Fayette, KY

Typical home value

$347,576[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.1%
5-year / yr
+5.9%
10-year / yr
+6.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+22.4%
vs metro
+2.2%
vs state
+109.2%
ZIP 40503 location in KY
Location of ZIP 40503 in KY

Price history

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

The typical home in 40503 is worth $347,576 — 2.2% above the Lexington-Fayette, KY median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,566 a month — a 5.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,566[2]
Gross yield
5.4%[2]
Cap rate
3.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,941[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
27,451[3]
Median household income
$76,482[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-575[5]
Moved in
8,921
Moved out
9,496

Schools

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

Public schools
8
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
1
  • Lafayette High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Fayette County

    2,373 students

  • Jessie M Clark Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Fayette County

    985 students

  • Stonewall Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Fayette County

    673 students

  • Wellington Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Fayette County

    604 students

  • Clays Mill Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Fayette County

    520 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 yield5.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.2%
Annual rent$18,798

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$1,758
Loan principal$278,061
Down payment$69,515
Total interest paid$354,651

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 ratio1.46
Monthly cost to own$2,293
Monthly rent$1,566

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
30th percentile[1]
Rental yield
36th percentile[2]
Property tax
78th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 40503?
The typical home in 40503 is worth $347,576, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 40503?
Home values in 40503 are up 2.1% over the past year, and up 5.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 40503?
A typical home in 40503 rents for about $1,566 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 40503?
The effective property tax rate in 40503 is 0.8% — roughly $2,941 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 40503?
ZIP code 40503 has a population of 27,451 and a median household income of $76,482.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Stamping Ground, KY

    Typical home
    $350,801
    Gross yield
  • Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY

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

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

    Typical home
    $359,675
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Midway, KY

    Typical home
    $368,247
    Gross yield
  • Nicholasville, KY

    Typical home
    $323,929
    Gross yield
    5.4%

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