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Symbol, KY — ZIP 40729

Population: 5,799 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 40729 (Symbol, KY) is $154,505 — down 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $225,000 after a median 178 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$154,505

Median home value

-2.0%

1-year change

178

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$154,505
1-year appreciation
-2.0%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
+30.9%
10-year appreciation
+93.0%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$157,828
House Price Index (state)
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$225,000
Median list price
$259,900
Median price per sqft
$167
1-year sale-price change
+10.8%
Median days on market
178 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$701/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$876/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,089/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,634/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
East Bernstadt Independent, Laurel County
Schools include
East Bernstadt Elementary School, Hazel Green Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, hail, heatWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 85% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,289
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,500

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument (36 mi)
National parks include
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument, Camp Nelson National Monument, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ) (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH LONDON
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+189 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
18.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.9%
Median annual property tax
$670
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,274
Average weekly wage
$885
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 40729State medianUS median
Median home value$154,505$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$225,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market178 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$670$921$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 40729?
$154,505.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 40729?
$225,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 40729?
Median days on market: 178 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 40729?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,089/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 40729?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, hail, heatWave, lightning.
Is ZIP 40729 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 40729?
Risk to homes is higher than 85% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 40729?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 40729?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 40729?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 40729 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 40729?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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