ZIP Code 40501: Lexington, KY
ZIP code 40501 is assigned to Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky. Its reference point is at latitude 38.0378 and longitude -84.6164 (38°02'16.1"N 84°36'59.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 40501
Lexington has 51 ZIP codes in our directory, and Fayette County has 50.
Kentucky has 1,160 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 40513 in Lexington, about 2.5 mi to the southeast.
| ZIP code | 40501 |
|---|---|
| Place | Lexington |
| County | Fayette County |
| State | Kentucky |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 38.0378 |
| Longitude | -84.6164 |
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Map of ZIP Code 40501
Map centred on 38.0378, -84.6164. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Lexington, Kentucky
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ZIP Codes Near 40501
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 40501, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 40501, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Keene – 6.4 mi south
- Migrate – 6.4 mi east
- Versailles – 6.8 mi west
- Midway – 8.7 mi northwest
- Nicholasville – 12 mi south
- Georgetown – 12 mi north
- Wilmore – 13 mi south
- Lawrenceburg – 17 mi west
- Stamping Ground – 18 mi north
- Salvisa – 19 mi southwest
- Frankfort – 19 mi northwest
- Burgin – 21 mi south
Schools Near Lexington
If you are moving to ZIP code 40501, check with the education authority that serves Lexington, Fayette County which schools cover your street address.
Looking at nearby areas such as Versailles, Keene and Migrate widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Lexington, then zoom out to find larger parks, trails and nature areas in the wider Kentucky area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Lexington can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Versailles, Keene and Migrate.
Shopping and Dining in Lexington
For places to eat and shop near ZIP code 40501, the searches below show up-to-date listings around this location.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Lexington, Kentucky can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Fayette County along with the name Lexington.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 40501, Versailles lies about 6.1 mi to the west, Keene lies about 6.4 mi to the south, Migrate lies about 6.4 mi to the east, Midway lies about 8.7 mi to the northwest and Nicholasville lies about 12 mi to the south in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Lexington show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 40501
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Tetramorium atratulum casent0003228 label 1”): April Nobile, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“USATF Masters Women 55-59 800 meter run 2022”): Peterwchen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Cadentown School 2004”): Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Henry Clay's grave site 2”): FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Tetramorium atratulum casent0003228 dorsal 1”): Unknown author, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Top 10 Best Things to do in Lexington, Kentucky - Travel Guide 2025” by Travel Insights, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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