Welcome to LEXINGTON, KY 40508
40508 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Lexington, Kentucky. Median household income here ($17,901) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, younger, and mostly single. The average house value here ($56,300) is lower than in the Lexington-Fayette metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 23.4. There are 13,776 men and 13,444 women. The median age for men is 23.8 while for women the median age is 22.9.
40508 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 38 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Ashgabat, Turkmenistan!) and -85 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 964 feet above sea level.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 40508
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Real Estate & Home Values in Lexington, KY
Average Home Value in 40508: $56,300
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 27,220
- White Population: 16,253
- Black Population: 8,629
- Hispanic Population: 1,030
- Asian Population: 1,387
- Hawaiian Population: 13
- Indian Population: 95
- Male Population: 13,776
- Female Population: 13,444
- Median Age: 23.400000000000002
- Median Age of Males: 23.8
- Median Age of Females: 22.900000000000002
Geography
- Region: South
- Division: East South Central
- State: Kentucky
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Lexington-Fayette KY
- County: Fayette
- City: Lexington
- Longitude: -84.5
- Latitude: 38.1
- Elevation: 964 feet above sea level
- Area code: 859
Marital Status
Average Age
The Economics
- Average House Value: $56,300
- Average Annual Household Income: $26,473
- Businesses: 529
- Employees: 13,247
- Annual Payroll: $388,101,000
The Politics
- Congressional District: 06
- Congressional District Land Area: 3756.0
- Sr Senator: Jim Bunning (R)
- Jr Senator: Mitch McConnell (R)
- US House Representative: Ben Chandler (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 067
- State FIPS Code: 21
Farmer's Markets in Zip Code 40508
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Schools in 40508 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Booker T Washington Academy Elementary
- 707 Howard St
- Lexington, KY 40508
- (859) 381-3263
- Johnson Elementary School
- 123 E Sixth St
- Lexington, KY 40508
- (859) 381-3162
- Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary
- 301 Woodland Ave
- Lexington, KY 40508
- (859) 381-3516
- Middle Schools
- Lexington Trad Magnet School
- 350 N Limestone St
- Lexington, KY 40508
- (859) 381-3192
- Other Schools
- Florence Crittenton Alternative School
- 519 W Fourth St
- Lexington, KY 40508
- (859) 252-8636
- Other Schools
- Booker T Washington Montessori Magnet El
- 707 Howard St
- Lexington, KY 40508
- (859) 381-3263
- The Academy At Lexington Elementary
- 475 Price Rd
- Lexington, KY 40508
- (859) 381-3808
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Sex Offender Information
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In the 40508 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://kspsor.state.ky.us. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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