The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 40336 sells for about $155,000, or $125 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 87 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $689 a month.
ZIP 40336 — Irvine
The housing market in 40336 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Activity is driven by local demand and limited new construction, keeping the market balanced for buyers and sellers.
This area is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with proximity to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 87 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
29% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.0% · poverty 20.7% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 40336, Estill County KY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Estill County School District, which maintains a focus on rural education and community-based programming.
The region faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near the Kentucky River and occasional severe wind events, necessitating standard hazard insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by local government, education, and small-scale manufacturing, with limited large-scale industrial development currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Estill County Property Valuation Administrator, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby employment hubs in Richmond or Lexington via KY-52.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including the Kentucky River for fishing and boating, as well as proximity to Daniel Boone National Forest trails.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited presence of short-term vacation rentals.
The local economy is anchored by public sector employment, education, and small-scale retail, with many residents commuting to larger neighboring cities for professional roles.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with limited public transit options available within the county.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and local infrastructure maintenance rather than large-scale commercial projects.
The Estill County Property Valuation Administrator manages assessments, focusing on annual market adjustments to ensure equitable taxation.
Parcels are subject to Estill County school taxes and local municipal utility district assessments where applicable.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the regional risk profile for flood and wind damage common to the Kentucky River valley.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 40336 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and scenic views.
Local community park offering sports fields and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.