40505 — Lexington, KY Home Values
Typical home value $235,440 as of June 2026 · 22nd of 25 in Lexington-Fayette, KY
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 40505, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 40505 compares in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area
ZIP code 40505 (Lexington, KY) has a typical home value of $235,440 as of June 2026, ranking 22nd of 25 ZIP codes tracked in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area, more expensive than about 16% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +3.2% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +39.5%, from $168,813 in June 2021 to $235,440 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 14.4× the annual rent ($1,363/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Lexington-Fayette, KY forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Lexington.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 40505 has a population of 25,855, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 68.2% White, 19.2% Black or African American, 8.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3% two or more races, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% another race, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Elementary School | 340 Rookwood Pkwy, Lexington, KY | 0.4 mi |
| Bryan Station Middle School | 1865 Wickland Dr, Lexington, KY | 0.4 mi |
| Bryan Station High School | 201 Eastin Rd, Lexington, KY | 0.5 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40505?
$235,440 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 40505 an expensive ZIP code in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area?
40505 ranks 22nd of 25 ZIP codes in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area by typical home value, more expensive than about 16% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 40505 changed over the past year?
+3.2% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 40505?
The typical home price is 14.4× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,363/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 40505?
25,855, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 40505?
Northern Elementary School (0.4 mi), Bryan Station Middle School (0.4 mi), Bryan Station High School (0.5 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 40505?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Lexington-Fayette, KY forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.