The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 41714 sells for about $125,000, or $88 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 41714 — Bear Branch
The housing market in 41714 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, reflecting a stable but stagnant rural economy. Prices have seen modest appreciation, but the lack of new development and limited employment growth keep the market in a neutral state.
This area is best suited for local residents, retirees, or budget-conscious buyers seeking affordable housing in a rural setting, rather than commuters or investors looking for high-growth appreciation.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 5.6 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 0.0% · poverty 26.9% — a stable, low-distress 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 4.4%/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 4.6%/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 41714, Perry 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 this rural Appalachian area are generally lower than national urban averages, though property-related incidents remain the primary concern for local law enforcement.
Schools in this region are primarily served by the Perry County School District, which faces challenges typical of rural districts including limited extracurricular funding and lower standardized test performance compared to state averages.
The area is subject to significant flood risk due to mountainous terrain and proximity to local creeks, with insurance premiums reflecting high exposure to storm-related damage.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area relying heavily on legacy industries and public sector employment; there is minimal large-scale commercial development currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level with a relatively low effective rate, though limited local tax base often results in higher reliance on state-level funding for public services.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, involving travel on winding two-lane state highways to reach regional employment hubs in Hazard or nearby county seats.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including access to Daniel Boone National Forest, local fishing spots, and community-based parks.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and a high share of older, single-family housing stock with limited modern apartment inventory.
The local economy is driven by healthcare, education, and public administration, with a historical reliance on the coal industry that has significantly declined.
Public transit is non-existent; residents rely entirely on personal vehicles for transportation.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The Perry County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) manages assessments, which are generally updated on a cyclical basis to reflect market value.
Parcels are subject to county and school district taxes; there are no active MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance costs are rising due to increased regional flood risk and the high cost of rebuilding in remote, mountainous terrain.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
- Rawlings Stinson Park4.412.3 mi
- Collins Game Room412.1 mi
- Rawlings Stinson Park4.412.3 mi
- Manchester Square4.212.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive hiking, hunting, and outdoor recreation access.
Local community facility with sports fields and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.