ZIP Code 40505: Lexington, KY
Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky uses ZIP code 40505. Its reference point is at latitude 38.0612 and longitude -84.4583 (38°03'40.3"N 84°27'29.9"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 40505
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 40507 in Lexington, about 2.3 mi to the southwest.
| ZIP code | 40505 |
|---|---|
| Place | Lexington |
| County | Fayette County |
| State | Kentucky |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 38.0612 |
| Longitude | -84.4583 |
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Map of ZIP Code 40505
Map centred on 38.0612, -84.4583. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Lexington, Kentucky
Video: Lexington, Kentucky
Top 10 Best Things to do in Lexington, Kentucky - Travel Guide 2025 — by Travel Insights · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 40505
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 40505, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 40505, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Migrate – 2.4 mi west
- Georgetown – 12 mi northwest
- Keene – 13 mi southwest
- Midway – 14 mi northwest
- Nicholasville – 14 mi southwest
- Versailles – 15 mi west
- Paris – 16 mi northeast
- Winchester – 17 mi east
- Ford – 18 mi east
- Wilmore – 18 mi southwest
- Stamping Ground – 20 mi northwest
- North Middletown – 20 mi east
Schools Near Lexington
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 40505 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Lexington, Fayette County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Migrate, Georgetown and Keene 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
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Lexington are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 40505.
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 Migrate, Georgetown and Keene.
Shopping and Dining in Lexington
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Lexington are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
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 40505, Migrate lies about 2.4 mi to the west, Georgetown lies about 12 mi to the northwest, Keene lies about 13 mi to the southwest, Midway lies about 14 mi to the northwest and Nicholasville lies about 14 mi to the southwest 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 40505
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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