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U.S. ZIP Code · KY40514

Fayette County · Lexington-Fayette, KY

Typical home value

$373,172[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.9%
5-year / yr
+6.8%
10-year / yr
+6.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+31.4%
vs metro
+9.7%
vs state
+124.6%
ZIP 40514 location in KY
Location of ZIP 40514 in KY

Price history

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

The typical home in 40514 is worth $373,172 — 9.7% above the Lexington-Fayette, KY median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,935 a month — a 6.2% 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
$1,935[2]
Gross yield
6.2%[2]
Cap rate
3.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,170[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
16,961[3]
Median household income
$95,914[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

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 yield6.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%
Annual rent$23,220

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$1,887
Loan principal$298,537
Down payment$74,634
Total interest paid$380,768

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 ratio1.27
Monthly cost to own$2,462
Monthly rent$1,935

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
52nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
64th percentile[2]
Property tax
83rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 40514?
The typical home in 40514 is worth $373,172, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 40514?
Home values in 40514 are up 3.9% over the past year, and up 6.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 40514?
A typical home in 40514 rents for about $1,935 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 40514?
The effective property tax rate in 40514 is 0.8% — roughly $3,170 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 40514?
ZIP code 40514 has a population of 16,961 and a median household income of $95,914.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Midway, KY

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

    Typical home
    $383,860
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • Versailles, KY

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

    Typical home
    $388,411
    Gross yield
  • Stamping Ground, KY

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

    Typical home
    $347,576
    Gross yield
    5.4%

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