ZIP Code 40503
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Lexington · Fayette County · Kentucky
- Population
- 28,003
- Median income
- $76,482
- Median home value
- $296,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 56.4%
- Land area
- 22.9 sq mi
1,222/sq mi
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.2
New York
ZIP code 40503 in Lexington, Kentucky has a population of 28,003. The median household income is $76,482, which is 0% above the national average. Median home value is $296,800, 7% above the US average. 56.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 40503 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.9 square miles in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. The area is home to 28,003 residents, producing a population density of 1,222 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 40503 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 40503 sits at $76,482 (28% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $48,091. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $296,800 (87% above the state average) with median rent at $1,168 per month, and 61.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 40503 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 40503 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 40503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 40503.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
307 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
306 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
153 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
142 establishments
- Finance and insurance 117
Finance and insurance
117 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40503, Lexington, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
28,003
Population
22.9
Area (sq mi)
1,222
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40503?
37.2
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
10.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$76,482
Median Household Income
+28% vs state
$48,091
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
13,365
Total Housing Units
12,615
Occupied Units
750
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$296,800
Median Home Value
+87% vs state
$1,168
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 40503 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 187 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 206 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 232 |
| 2023 | +12.9% | 262 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 277 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,500 business establishments in ZIP 40503, employing approximately 24,522 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,222,760,000.
1,500
Businesses
24,522
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 307 | 20.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 306 | 20.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 153 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 142 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 117 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 116 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 77 | 5.1% |
| Construction | 64 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 35 | 2.3% |
| Information | 32 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 28 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 40503 vs 40504 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40504 | Lexington, KY | 25,655 | 2.6 mi |
| 40514 | Lexington, KY | 14,647 | 2.2 mi |
| 40506 | Lexington, KY | 2,802 | 2.3 mi |
| 40502 | Lexington, KY | 25,709 | 2.9 mi |
| 40517 | Lexington, KY | 35,227 | 2.9 mi |
| 40508 | Lexington, KY | 23,569 | 3.6 mi |
| 40507 | Lexington, KY | 1,757 | 3.6 mi |
| 40513 | Lexington, KY | 10,994 | 4.0 mi |
| 40510 | Lexington, KY | 1,928 | 5.8 mi |
| 40505 | Lexington, KY | 26,040 | 5.7 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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