The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 42275 sells for about $81,237, or $173 per square foot.
Prices are up +22.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 124 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $820 a month.
ZIP 42275
The 42275 housing market is a low-volume, rural environment characterized by high owner-occupancy and limited inventory. Data sources provide conflicting median price figures, with some reporting values near $81,000 and others citing $195,600; this discrepancy likely reflects the difference between distressed/land-heavy sales and standard residential valuations. Market activity remains slow with minimal price-cut pressure.
This ZIP is best suited for rural-lifestyle seekers and long-term residents who prioritize affordability and privacy over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 22.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 124 days on market with 20.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
2% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 42275, Kentucky
The area is a rural residential community with limited commercial development and infrastructure expansion.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kentucky) — Kentucky Ad Valorem Property Tax: Property is assessed at its fair cash value (price at a fair voluntary sale). The tax is calculated by applying local and state tax rates to the assessed value.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes to regional employment hubs like Bowling Green.
The area features rural landscapes and proximity to regional outdoor spaces, though specific local amenities within 3 miles are limited.
The rental market is limited with a low inventory of multi-family units; most rentals are single-family homes.
The local economy is primarily agricultural and rural-residential, with residents commuting to larger nearby cities for employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via local and state road networks.
No major commercial or infrastructure developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Assessments are conducted by the respective county property valuation administrators based on fair cash value.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-specific service levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and regional weather risks.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 42275 profiles.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.