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Bailey switch, KY — ZIP 40906

Population: 10,813 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 40906 (Bailey switch, KY) is $139,280 — down 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $99,950 after a median 145.5 days on market. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$139,280

Median home value

-3.9%

1-year change

145.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$139,280
1-year appreciation
-3.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+27.1%
10-year appreciation
+79.4%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$147,929
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
$99,950
Median list price
$297,500
Median price per sqft
$92
1-year sale-price change
-60.0%
Median days on market
145.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
92.4%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
-0.5%
New listings (monthly)
6

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
11
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
5
School districts serving the area
Barbourville Independent, Kentucky Tech System, Knox County
Schools include
Barbourville City School, Knox County Area Technology Center, Knox County Learning Academy, G R Hampton Elementary School, Knox Central High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, landslide, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 86% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.5%
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
56.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.9 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
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,621
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,032

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (23 mi)
National parks include
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
TEC Field (17 mi)
Nearest major airport
London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
KNOX COUNTY HOSPITAL
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)
+10 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
26.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.0%
Median annual property tax
$915
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
73.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,618
Average weekly wage
$773
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Finance & Insurance, Construction

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

How it compares

ZIP 40906State medianUS median
Median home value$139,280$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$99,950$234,500$325,000
Median days on market146 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$915$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 40906?
$139,280.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 40906?
$99,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 40906?
Median days on market: 145.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 40906?
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 40906?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, landslide, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 40906 in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 40906?
Risk to homes is higher than 86% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 40906?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 40906?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 40906?
11 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 40906 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 40906?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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