40503 ZIP Code — Lexington, KY
Fayette County, Kentucky
ZIP code 40503 is located in Lexington, Kentucky, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 8.83 square miles and serves a population of 28,186 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 859.
About ZIP code 40503
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $259,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
The gap between median ($71,131) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
28,186
population
8.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
40503 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 40503
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40503. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lexington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
40514 Lexington (2.1 mi)
40504 Lexington (2.3 mi)
40502 Lexington (2.6 mi)
40517 Lexington (2.8 mi)
40507 Lexington (3.4 mi)
40526 Lexington (3.5 mi)
40598 Lexington (3.5 mi)
40546 Lexington (3.5 mi)
40536 Lexington (3.5 mi)
40550 Lexington (3.5 mi)
40506 Lexington (3.5 mi)
40508 Lexington (3.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,186 |
| Population density | 3,192 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.0063 |
| Longitude | -84.5345 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 859 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.1% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 20.7% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 6.9% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
28,186
Population
3,192
People per sq mi
37.7
Median age
$71,131
Median household income
$43,555
Per capita income
$259,700
Median home value
$1,071
Median monthly rent
63.2%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
8,751
Housing units
56.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
745
Under 5
828
677
5–9
754
566
10–14
629
794
15–19
883
1,433
20–24
1,595
1,980
25–34
2,203
1,644
35–44
1,828
1,547
45–54
1,721
774
55–59
862
818
60–64
910
1,351
65–74
1,503
783
75–84
871
231
85+
256
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,148 | 18.3% |
| 18 and over | 23,038 | 81.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,995 | 17.7% |
| Median age | 37.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.8%
Asian
6.4%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Black or African American
2.4%
Other race
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,452 | 79.8% |
| Asian | 1,881 | 6.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,581 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,207 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 701 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 460 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 111 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.1% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 20.7% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 6.9% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
21.3%
$75k–$100k
9.7%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
10.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 10.5% |
| Median income | $71,131 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
4.6%
$150k–$200k
13.9%
$200k–$300k
44.9%
$300k–$500k
29.1%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $259,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,071 |
| Owner occupied | 63.2% |
| Renter occupied | 36.8% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
| Single-family detached | 68.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 23.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 21.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.8% |
| Electricity | 40.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,850 | 46.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 844 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,648 | 21.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,182 | 25.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,122 | 24.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,538 | 28.2% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.4% | 31.2% |
| Married | 52.4% | 48.7% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
15.9%
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
28.8%
Graduate / professional
27.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 56.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 318 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 215 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,117 | 29.5% |
| High school | 1,138 | 15.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,378 | 47.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.6%
Professional & management
13.8%
Retail trade
9.1%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Other services
5.9%
Public administration
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Construction
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.5% |
| Service | 14.9% |
| Sales & office | 17.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.3% |
| Production & transportation | 10.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.7% |
| Government | 21.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.1% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 2.3% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Work from home | 12.0% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
4.4%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
7.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 27.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.7% |
| High blood pressure | 32.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 7.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 68.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,120 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 27.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.0% |
| Public insurance | 29.4% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,613 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 1,001 | 3.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 369 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 260 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 264 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,018 | 88.8% |
| Born in same state | 24,715 | 87.7% |
| Born in different state | 15,470 | 54.9% |
| Foreign born | 303 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,168 | 11.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,280 | 40.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,079 | 18% |
| Italian | 3,621 | 12.8% |
| Arab | 2,985 | 10.6% |
| English | 284 | 1% |
| Polish | 269 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 110 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 46 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 43 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 41 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.4% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40503
What city is ZIP code 40503 in?
ZIP code 40503 is primarily assigned to Lexington, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 40503 in?
ZIP code 40503 falls within Fayette County, Kentucky.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 40503?
57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 40503?
ZIP code 40503 has an estimated population of 28,186 residents, with a density of 3,191 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 40503?
The median household income in ZIP code 40503 is $71,131, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40503?
The median home value in ZIP code 40503 is $259,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 40503 in?
ZIP code 40503 observes the EST timezone.