The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 42441 sells for about $166,154, or $108 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $919 a month.
ZIP 42441 — Nebo
The housing market in 42441 is stable with steady, modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local residents seeking affordable housing, though the market remains quiet with limited sales volume and minimal new development activity.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers and families seeking affordable, quiet rural living, as it offers lower entry prices compared to larger regional hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 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 1.6% · poverty 12.7% — 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 6.0%/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 4.0%/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 42441, Hopkins 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 Nebo area are generally low and consistent with rural Hopkins County, with no significant upward trends reported.
Schools serving the area are part of the Hopkins County School District, which maintains a standard rural educational profile with moderate performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal severe storms and localized flooding in low-lying areas near the Tradewater River.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by regional agricultural and industrial employment in Hopkins County with limited new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by the Hopkins County PVA; the rate includes state, county, and school district levies, with no specific local municipal tax for unincorporated Nebo.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to Madisonville or nearby industrial hubs via US-41A and local state routes.
Recreational access is centered on rural outdoor activities, with proximity to local parks and the nearby Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park for hiking and fishing.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and reliance on single-family homes, with vacancy rates hovering near 9.6% due to lower demand density.
The local economy is anchored by regional manufacturing, mining, and agricultural sectors within Hopkins County.
Transportation is entirely road-based, relying on US-41A and local county roads for connectivity to the broader Evansville-KY region.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
The Hopkins County PVA office manages assessments, typically conducting physical inspections on a multi-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Hopkins County school taxes and local fire district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe weather and wind damage common in Western Kentucky.
Kentucky is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a standard residential property disclosure form detailing known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
- The Crowded House4.49.3 mi
- Parkway Plaza Mall3.810.7 mi
- Golden Ticket Cinemas Capitol 84.410.8 mi
- Melody Lanes4.59.4 mi
- Madisonville City Park4.810.2 mi
- Mahr Park Arboretum4.88.7 mi
- Providence City Park4.25.9 mi
- Rural King4.39.4 mi
- Parkway Plaza Mall3.810.7 mi
- Finders Keepers Vendor Outlet Mall4.49.4 mi
- Madisonville Market Place4.29.1 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, fishing, and lake access nearby.
Serves as a natural boundary and recreational area for local residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.