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Lexington, KY — ZIP 40503

Population: 27,451 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 40503 (Lexington, KY) is $349,369 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $370,000 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,525/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$349,369

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$349,369
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+11.1%
5-year appreciation
+30.1%
10-year appreciation
+84.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$349,369
House Price Index (state)
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$370,000
Median list price
$382,500
Median price per sqft
$213
1-year sale-price change
+2.8%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
83
For-sale inventory
64
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
39
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
36

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,525/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$701/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$876/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,089/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,634/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Scapa At Bluegrass, Lafayette High School, Stonewall Elementary School, Clays Mill Elementary School, Jessie M Clark Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.9 in
Annual snowfall
2.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
232
Days with Moderate air quality
131
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
167

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,164
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
64,907
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
48,571

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (15 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BAPTIST HEALTH LEXINGTON
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,114 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
55.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,547
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
79.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
159,917
Average weekly wage
$1,128
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
244

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 40503State medianUS median
Median home value$349,369$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$370,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market37 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,525/mo$1,378/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,547$921$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 40503?
$349,369.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 40503?
$370,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 40503?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 40503?
Typical rent: $1,525/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 40503?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 40503 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 40503?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 40503?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 40503?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 40503?
8 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 40503 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 40503?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 40503?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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