ZIP Code 40517: Lexington, KY
ZIP code 40517 is assigned to Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky. Its reference point is at latitude 37.9849 and longitude -84.4816 (37°59'05.6"N 84°28'53.8"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 40517
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 40515 in Lexington, about 1.5 mi to the southeast.
| ZIP code | 40517 |
|---|---|
| Place | Lexington |
| County | Fayette County |
| State | Kentucky |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 37.9849 |
| Longitude | -84.4816 |
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Map of ZIP Code 40517
Map centred on 37.9849, -84.4816. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Lexington, Kentucky
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ZIP Codes Near 40517
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 40517, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 40517, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Migrate – 5.6 mi north
- Nicholasville – 9.1 mi southwest
- Keene – 9.8 mi west
- Wilmore – 13 mi southwest
- Versailles – 14 mi west
- Midway – 16 mi northwest
- Georgetown – 16 mi north
- Winchester – 17 mi east
- Ford – 18 mi east
- Richmond – 20 mi southeast
- Bighill – 21 mi southeast
- Paris – 21 mi northeast
Schools Near Lexington
If you are moving to ZIP code 40517, check with the education authority that serves Lexington, Fayette County which schools cover your street address.
Looking at nearby areas such as Migrate, Nicholasville 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
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 Migrate, Nicholasville and Keene.
Shopping and Dining in Lexington
For places to eat and shop near ZIP code 40517, 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 40517, Migrate lies about 5.6 mi to the north, Nicholasville lies about 9.1 mi to the southwest, Keene lies about 9.8 mi to the west, Wilmore lies about 13 mi to the southwest and Versailles lies about 14 mi to the west 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 40517
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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