The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 41715 sells for about $145,000, or $98 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 $850 a month.
ZIP 41715
The housing market in 41715 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents, while limited new construction keeps supply tight. Market conditions reflect a steady, slow-growth environment typical of rural Appalachian regions.
This ZIP is best suited for local families, retirees, and individuals seeking affordable rural living with strong ties to the immediate community.
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.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 22.1% — 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 4.8%/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 4.1%/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 41715, Perry County KY
Crime rates in this rural Appalachian area are generally lower than national urban averages, though property crime remains the primary concern for local law enforcement.
Schools in this region are part of the local county district, which faces challenges with funding and student performance metrics compared to state averages.
The area is subject to seasonal flood risks in low-lying valley regions and requires standard wildfire mitigation awareness for forested residential parcels.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local government, healthcare, and small-scale retail, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value, with standard homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, involving travel on state routes to reach regional employment hubs in larger nearby towns.
The area offers significant access to outdoor recreation, including proximity to Daniel Boone National Forest, hiking trails, and local fishing spots.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand for affordable housing, with few large-scale apartment complexes.
The economy is anchored by healthcare services, local government, and small-scale retail, with a historical reliance on regional resource extraction.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with limited public transit options available for regional commuting.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and infrastructure maintenance rather than large-scale commercial projects.
The Perry County Property Valuation Administrator manages assessments, focusing on periodic reappraisals to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school district taxes and local fire district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood and wildfire risk profiles, with availability generally stable.
The state has seen modest net domestic migration, with rural areas experiencing stable population levels compared to urban growth centers.
Kentucky is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention to complete the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a standard property disclosure form detailing known material defects at the time of sale.
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.
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Silver Plume Rentals512.7 mi
- St. Elmo, CO4.712 mi
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Cottonwood Pass57.1 mi
- Taylor Park Marina4.83.1 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, camping, and outdoor recreation access.
Local community space for sports and gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.