Who This Zip Is For
School-Priority Buyers
Lafayette HS — #2 in Kentucky, top 3% nationally
Healthcare-Focused Buyers
Baptist Health in-zip — rare school + hospital combo
Outdoors-Oriented Buyers
UK Arboretum + Shillito Regional Park steps away
Established-Neighborhood Buyers
Mature trees, distinct character, long-term residents
Value Seekers
Lexington's best school zone at a mid-market price
Neighborhoods Inside 40503
Southland
The anchor community of 40503 — well-maintained ranch and split-level homes along meandering streets close to Nicholasville Road retail. Strong school ratings and a central location make it one of Lexington's most consistently popular mid-range zips.
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Glendover
An established southwest Lexington neighborhood with tree-lined streets and solid brick homes from the 1960s–1980s. Glendover is known for its calm atmosphere and proximity to both Tates Creek and Nicholasville Road corridors.
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Lansdowne
One of the larger established subdivisions in 40503 — Lansdowne features brick ranch and two-story homes with mature landscaping. Close to Lansdowne Elementary and the Tates Creek Community Center, with easy access to Man O' War.
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Ashgrove / Picadome
Twin neighborhoods sharing a character — modest, affordable, well-kept homes dating from the 1950s and 60s. Picadome Elementary gives the area a strong school anchor. Quiet residential streets with easy access to New Circle Road.
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Garden Springs
A well-regarded 40503 subdivision with a mix of ranches and two-stories from the 1970s–90s. Garden Springs Elementary is a neighborhood fixture. Close to Clays Mill Road shopping and the Nicholasville Road corridor — solid everyday convenience.
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Why 40503
- Lafayette HS — #2 in Kentucky, top 3% nationally
- Baptist Health in-zip — one of Kentucky's top-ranked hospitals
- UK Arboretum and Shillito Regional Park both in-zip
- Sweet Spot pricing for Lexington's most coveted school zone
- Close to Chevy Chase dining, Fayette Mall, and UK campus
Category Rankings
Schools
A+
10/10
Lafayette HS
#2 in Kentucky, top 3% nationally. The most coveted school zone in all of Lexington — buyers routinely pay a premium to get here.
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Safety
A
Safe, community-driven zip. Strong neighborhood identity and long-term resident ownership keeps crime low and consistent.
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Parks
A
UK Arboretum (500 Alumni Dr.) — beautifully maintained botanical garden and walking paths. Shillito Regional Park with sports fields and open greenspace. Southland and Stonewall parks woven throughout.
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Healthcare
A+
Baptist Health Lexington is in-zip — one of Kentucky's top-ranked hospitals, right in south Lexington. Rare to get schools this good and hospital access this close.
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Golf
B
Several courses within a 10-minute drive. Solid access for a zip better known for schools and safety than tee times.
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