The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 41311 sells for about $135,416, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 142 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $590 a month.
ZIP 41311 — Beattyville
The housing market in 41311 remains slow with low transaction volume and limited price appreciation. High poverty rates and a lack of economic growth continue to suppress demand, making it a challenging environment for traditional real estate investment.
This area is best suited for local residents, retirees, or those seeking affordable rural living, as the market lacks the infrastructure and employment density to attract typical urban commuters or large-scale investors.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 days on market with 12.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 28.5% — 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 4.9%/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 3.0%/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 41311, Kentucky
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Local educational options are primarily served by the Lee County school system, with limited specialized facilities available in the immediate vicinity.
The region is subject to flood risks associated with the Kentucky River basin and mountainous terrain, necessitating careful review of local flood maps for property insurance.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area primarily supported by local government, education, and small-scale agriculture; infrastructure development remains focused on basic maintenance.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level with standard state-mandated exemptions for homesteads; no special municipal districts are currently reported for this rural ZIP.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, involving travel on state highways to reach regional employment hubs in Jackson or Irvine.
Outdoor recreation is the primary amenity, featuring access to the Daniel Boone National Forest and local river access points for fishing and hiking.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with demand driven by local workforce needs rather than investor-led short-term rental activity.
The local economy is heavily reliant on public sector employment, education, and small-scale retail, with limited industrial diversification.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with no public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic assessments based on state guidelines, with limited market-driven adjustments due to low transaction volume.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district tax levies; no specialized utility or hospital districts are reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risk profiles, with limited carrier competition in rural eastern Kentucky.
Kentucky is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a standard residential property disclosure form detailing known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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 extensive hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Serves as a primary natural feature for fishing and local water-based recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.