The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 42461 sells for about $141,750, or $70 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 44 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $609 a month.
ZIP 42461 — Uniontown
The Uniontown housing market is characterized by low inventory and very limited sales volume, reflecting a stable but slow-moving rural environment. Prices remain affordable compared to regional averages, with demand primarily driven by local residents. The market is currently balanced with no significant signs of rapid appreciation or decline.
This ZIP is best suited for local families, retirees, and those seeking an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle with proximity to the Ohio River.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.3% · poverty 11.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 42461, Union 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 in Uniontown is generally low and consistent with rural Kentucky trends, with property crime being the primary concern compared to violent crime.
Schools serving the area are part of the Union County School District, which provides standard public education services for the rural community.
The area is situated along the Ohio River, presenting a significant flood risk for low-lying properties, while general wind and storm risks are typical for the region.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture and regional industrial employment in Union County, with limited new large-scale infrastructure development.
Property taxes are assessed by the Union County Property Valuation Administrator based on fair cash value, with rates set by local taxing districts including the county, city, and school district.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby employment hubs like Morganfield or across the river into Indiana for work.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to the Ohio River for fishing and boating, and local community parks within the town limits.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family homes with low turnover and stable, affordable rent levels.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and regional manufacturing, with limited diversification in the immediate ZIP code.
Transportation is entirely reliant on personal vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Union County PVA office manages assessments, focusing on annual reviews of property values to ensure compliance with state standards.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district taxes, with no significant MUD or PID special districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's flood zone designations near the Ohio River, which may require specialized coverage.
Kentucky is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process.
Kentucky law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure form regarding the condition of the property to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 42461.
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.
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.219.2 mi
- Rookies Restaurant4.518.2 mi
- Higginson-Henry WMA4.69.7 mi
- Riverbend Park4.611.1 mi
- Higginson-Henry WMA4.69.7 mi
- Riverbend Park4.611.1 mi
- Sherburne Park4.311.1 mi
- Southwind Shopping Center4.112.1 mi
- Evansville Regional Airport4.328.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local access for fishing and recreational boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.