The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 41721 sells for about $145,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 41721 — Buckhorn
The housing market in 41721 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand and limited new construction, keeping supply tight despite the lack of rapid economic growth.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and long-term residents who prioritize affordability and proximity to family networks over urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 5.2 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 0.0% · poverty 37.7% — 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 3.0%/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 41721, 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 the area are generally consistent with rural Appalachian trends, with property crime being the primary concern compared to violent crime.
Schools in this region are part of the Perry County School District, which faces challenges typical of rural districts with limited tax bases.
The area is prone to flash flooding due to mountainous terrain and proximity to river systems, requiring careful consideration of flood insurance.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area transitioning away from traditional coal-based industries toward healthcare and public sector employment.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Kentucky; the area is subject to state, county, and school district levies with limited exemptions for homesteads.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling along KY-15 toward Hazard for employment and essential services.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including hiking and fishing in the Daniel Boone National Forest and nearby state parks.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for affordable housing, with limited professional management presence.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and public administration, with a historical reliance on coal mining now significantly diminished.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles; public transit options are extremely limited in this rural geography.
Development is focused on regional infrastructure improvements and flood mitigation projects following recent natural disasters.
The Perry County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) manages assessments, which are updated on a cyclical basis.
Parcels are subject to Perry County school taxes and local fire district assessments.
Insurance premiums are rising due to increased flood risk and the high cost of rebuilding in mountainous terrain.
The state experiences modest net domestic migration, with rural areas like this seeing population stability or slight decline.
Kentucky is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a standard residential property disclosure form covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 41721 profile.
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.
Provides boating, fishing, and camping facilities.
Extensive trail systems and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.