Lexington, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40503
Fayette County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,003
- 1,222/sq mi High-density area
- $76,482
- Median income Near-median income area
- $296,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lexington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,222
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40503 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 40503 (Lexington, KY) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 261.6 in 2023 to 276.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 40503 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, with 28,003 residents across 22.9 square miles, a density of 1,222 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 40503 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,482 (28% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,091. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $296,800 (87% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 61.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,168.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 40503 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 40503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lexington, KY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$48,091
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 40503 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Lexington, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,482 Top 18% higher than 82% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,365housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 40503 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40517
Lexington (40517)
35,227 residents
- 40503
Lexington (40503)
28,003 residents
- 40505
Lexington (40505)
26,040 residents
- 40502
Lexington (40502)
25,709 residents
- 40504
Lexington (40504)
25,655 residents
- 40508
Lexington (40508)
23,569 residents
- 40514
Lexington (40514)
14,647 residents
- 40513 10,994
Lexington (40513)
10,994 residents
- 40506 2,802
Lexington (40506)
2,802 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40503 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 40503 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40510
Lexington (40510)
$161,938 median income
- 40513
Lexington (40513)
$128,013 median income
- 40514
Lexington (40514)
$95,914 median income
- 40502
Lexington (40502)
$76,948 median income
- 40503
Lexington (40503)
$76,482 median income
- 40505 $58,206
Lexington (40505)
$58,206 median income
- 40517 $53,670
Lexington (40517)
$53,670 median income
- 40504 $46,055
Lexington (40504)
$46,055 median income
- 40507 $41,329
Lexington (40507)
$41,329 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 40503 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40503, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (28,003 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 40503 in?
ZIP code 40503 (Lexington) is located in Fayette County, Kentucky. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40503?
ZIP code 40503 in Lexington, KY has a population of 28,003 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 40503?
The median household income in ZIP 40503 is $76,482, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40503?
The median home value in ZIP 40503 is $296,800, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40503 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40503?
ZIP code 40503 has 1,500 business establishments employing approximately 24,522 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 40503?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 40503 are: Retail trade (307), Health care and social assistance (306), Professional, scientific, and technical services (153). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 40503?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 40503 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40503?
In ZIP code 40503, 71.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 40503?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 40503 is 18.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40503?
In ZIP code 40503, approximately 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40503 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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