The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 42210 sells for about $203,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $684 a month.
ZIP 42210 — Brownsville
The housing market in 42210 is characterized by high affordability but limited liquidity, with a median price of $203,000 and a slow pace of sales. Market activity is constrained by the rural nature of the area and a reliance on tourism-based employment, leading to a cautious outlook for investors and buyers alike.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers, retirees, or those seeking proximity to outdoor recreation, as it offers low entry prices but limited immediate employment opportunities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.9% · poverty 18.0% — 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 6.5%/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 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 42210, 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.
Crime rates in Brownsville are generally lower than the national average, though property crime remains the most common reported incident type in this rural setting.
Schools serving the area are part of the Edmonson County School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular diversity compared to larger urban districts.
The area faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near the Green River and localized wind events, with insurance premiums reflecting these regional environmental exposures.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local government, education, and small-scale retail, with limited large-scale industrial or corporate development currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Edmonson County Property Valuation Administrator, with rates determined by local taxing districts including school and county general funds.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle travel, with most residents driving to employment hubs in Bowling Green or nearby regional centers via local state highways.
The area is anchored by proximity to Mammoth Cave National Park, offering extensive hiking, cave exploration, and outdoor recreation, with basic shopping and dining available in Brownsville.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high vacancy pressure, with limited professional management and a reliance on individual landlords.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism related to Mammoth Cave, agriculture, and public sector employment within Edmonson County.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use, with no public transit infrastructure serving the rural geography.
Development is largely limited to small-scale residential infill and tourism-related service improvements.
The Edmonson County PVA office conducts periodic property assessments to determine fair cash value for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Edmonson County school taxes and local fire district assessments.
Property insurance costs are rising due to regional weather volatility and the rural nature of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZCTA-level ACS 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.
World-renowned cave system and extensive hiking trails serving as the primary regional anchor.
Provides water-based recreation including boating, fishing, and camping.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.