The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 42206 sells for about $249,900, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $764 a month.
ZIP 42206 — Auburn
The housing market in 42206 remains stable with steady demand for single-family homes, supported by new construction activity. While inventory levels are modest, the market is seeing consistent year-over-year price appreciation driven by limited supply and regional economic growth.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and first-time homebuyers seeking affordable, single-family housing in a quiet, rural-adjacent setting with access to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a fast-moving 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 7.4% · poverty 12.0% — 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 8.0%/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 8.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 42206, Logan 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 Auburn are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in the region.
Schools serving the area are part of the Logan County School District, which maintains a moderate performance rating relative to state benchmarks.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying zones near local creeks.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural support services and small-scale manufacturing, with steady residential development in new subdivisions like Woodville Springs.
Property taxes are assessed by Logan County based on fair market value, with additional levies for school district operations and local municipal services.
Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle to employment hubs in Bowling Green or Russellville, with average commute times reflecting a rural-to-suburban transit pattern.
Local amenities include community parks, proximity to rural trails, and small-town shopping districts, with larger entertainment options available in nearby Bowling Green.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand from local workers, with limited new multi-family inventory currently entering the market.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, manufacturing, and retail trade, with significant employment ties to the broader Logan County and Bowling Green labor markets.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use, with major access provided by US-68 and KY-103 corridors connecting to regional highways.
Development is focused on expanding residential capacity through new subdivision builds on the outskirts of the city center.
The Logan County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) conducts periodic assessments to determine fair cash value for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Logan County school taxes and local municipal utility district assessments where applicable.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage available for wind, hail, and fire risks.
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.
- Beech Bend4.420 mi
- Jump Air Zone4.317.5 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.216.8 mi
- Conundrum Workshop4.915.4 mi
- Lost River Cave4.614.4 mi
- Bowling Green Hot Rods4.717.2 mi
- E.A. Diddle Arena4.616.1 mi
- Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC)4.617.3 mi
- Jump Air Zone4.317.5 mi
- Michael O Buchanon Park4.611.2 mi
- Fork in the Road4.812.8 mi
- Just Piddlin Farm4.74.2 mi
- Octagon Hall Museum4.710.7 mi
- South Union Shaker Village4.84.3 mi
- Historic RailPark & Train Museum4.417.5 mi
- Aviation Heritage Park and Museum4.716 mi
- Kentucky Museum4.616.3 mi
- Baker Arboretum & Downing Museum4.813.4 mi
- Octagon Hall Museum4.710.7 mi
- Michael O Buchanon Park4.611.2 mi
- Russellville Park4.410.9 mi
- Rolling Hills Golf Course4.49.9 mi
- Newton Chevrolet of Russellville4.610.6 mi
- Ruler Foods4.510.9 mi
- Dollar General Market4.39.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community space with playgrounds and picnic areas.
Provides community resources and educational programming.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.