ZIP code 40517
Where is ZIP code 40517?
Lexington, Kentucky
Fayette County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 40517 belongs to Lexington, Kentucky in Fayette County. 40517 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 859. About 35,656 people live in the 40517 area, where the median household income is $53,670. The closest ZIP codes are 40515 (Lexington, 1.5 mi southeast), 40502 (Lexington, 2.3 mi north) and 40503 (Lexington, 2.8 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 40517 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lexington |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 859 |
| Coordinates | 37.9849, -84.4816 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 405 |
Population and income in 40517
| Population | 35,656 · higher than 97% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5,777 · higher than 99% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.3 years · lower than 89% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $53,670 · lower than 58% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,316 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 41% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $216,900 · higher than 82% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,136 a month |
| Housing units | 18,518 |
| Households | 17,301 (2.05 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 36% / 64% |
| Land area | 6.17 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 40517. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 40517
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40515 | Lexington, KY | 1.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 40502 | Lexington, KY | 2.3 mi N | Standard |
| 40503 | Lexington, KY | 2.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 40512 | Lexington, KY | 3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 40522 | Lexington, KY | 3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 40523 | Lexington, KY | 3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 40524 | Lexington, KY | 3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 40526 | Lexington, KY | 3 mi N | Unique |
| 40533 | Lexington, KY | 3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 40544 | Lexington, KY | 3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 40546 | Lexington, KY | 3 mi N | Unique |
| 40550 | Lexington, KY | 3 mi N | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 40517 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 40517
123 MAIN ST
LEXINGTON KY 40517
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (40517-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Lexington, KY
- 40502
- 40503
- 40504
- 40505
- 40506
- 40507
- 40508
- 40509
- 40510
- 40511
- 40512
- 40513
- 40514
- 40515
- 40516
- 40522
- 40523
- 40524
- 40526
- 40533
- 40536
- 40544
- 40546
- 40550
- 40555
- 40574
- 40575
- 40576
- 40577
- 40578
- 40579
- 40580
- 40581
- 40582
- 40583
- 40588
- 40591
- 40598
All Lexington ZIP codes with population and income →
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 40517?
- 40517 is a Lexington, Kentucky ZIP code.
- What county is 40517 in?
- ZIP code 40517 is in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 40517 in?
- 40517 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 40517?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 40517 use area code 859.
- What is the population of ZIP code 40517?
- About 35,656 people live in ZIP code 40517, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 40517?
- The median household income in 40517 is $53,670 a year, lower than 58% of Kentucky ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 40517?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 40517 are 40515 (Lexington, 1.5 miles), 40502 (Lexington, 2.3 miles), 40503 (Lexington, 2.8 miles) and 40512 (Lexington, 3 miles).