The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 42170 sells for about $252,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% 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 $858 a month.
ZIP 42170 — Woodburn
The housing market in 42170 remains stable with modest price appreciation and consistent demand for affordable single-family homes. While inventory levels are sufficient, buyers are increasingly price-sensitive, leading to a balanced market environment. Growth is supported by local industrial stability, though the area remains sensitive to broader regional economic shifts.
This area is best suited for local workforce families and budget-conscious buyers seeking affordable entry-level housing in a quiet, rural-adjacent setting.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.4% · poverty 7.7% — 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 7.2%/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 influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 42170, Simpson 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 regional averages for rural Kentucky, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are part of the local district, which maintains moderate performance ratings and focuses on vocational and core academic preparation.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying zones near local waterways.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural support industries, with steady but modest infrastructure investment.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level with standard homestead exemptions available for primary residences; no local income tax is applied to residential property.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby employment hubs in larger regional cities via state highways.
Local amenities include community parks, access to regional fishing and outdoor recreation areas, and basic retail shopping within the city center.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local workforce populations, though investor returns are constrained by moderate rent ceilings.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, logistics, and agricultural services, with a focus on regional employment stability.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with access to major regional highway corridors for commuting.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and the expansion of local industrial capacity.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments based on market sales data to determine property tax valuations.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district tax levies, with no significant MUD or PID presence.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage available for residential properties.
The state continues to see modest net domestic migration gains, driven by affordability and regional economic growth.
Kentucky operates as a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for 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.
Provides walking trails, sports fields, and community event space.
A notable local course serving the community and surrounding area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.