The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 42207 sells for about $315,000, or $195 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 23 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $669 a month.
ZIP 42207 — Bee Spring
The housing market in 42207 is extremely quiet, characterized by very low inventory and limited sales activity. The area is a rural, low-cost market driven by its proximity to Mammoth Cave National Park rather than urban economic growth. Prices remain modest compared to national averages, reflecting the rural nature of the geography.
This area is best suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, or those seeking affordable, rural living who are comfortable with long commutes to major employment centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 23 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 17.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 42207, Edmonson 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.
The area is rural and includes proximity to Mammoth Cave National Park, necessitating awareness of karst topography and flood risks in low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area primarily serving as a rural residential and recreational gateway to Mammoth Cave.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Edmonson County; rates are generally low, reflecting the rural nature of the jurisdiction.
Commutes are long, typically requiring personal vehicle travel to reach employment hubs in Bowling Green or Leitchfield.
The area is defined by its proximity to Mammoth Cave National Park, offering extensive hiking, cave tours, and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is very thin, characterized by low-cost, older single-family housing stock with limited turnover.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism related to Mammoth Cave National Park and regional agriculture.
Public transit is non-existent; the area relies entirely on state highways for connectivity.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Edmonson County Property Valuation Administrator manages assessments for the county.
Parcels are served by Edmonson County School District and local utility cooperatives.
Insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire response times and regional flood/storm exposure.
Kentucky is a judicial foreclosure state.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure form regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Zip Codes profiles.
A world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the world's longest known cave system.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.