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Middlesboro, KY — ZIP 40965

Population: 11,561 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 40965 (Middlesboro, KY) is $113,413 — down 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $189,500 after a median 95 days on market. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$113,413

Median home value

-5.1%

1-year change

95

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$113,413
1-year appreciation
-5.1%
3-year appreciation
-5.7%
5-year appreciation
+11.3%
10-year appreciation
+26.5%
All-time peak (2023-05)
$121,890
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
$189,500
Median list price
$219,999
Median price per sqft
$119
1-year sale-price change
+12.1%
Median days on market
95 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
48
Sale-to-list ratio
93.9%
Active listings
37
1-year forecast
-3.7%
New listings (monthly)
11

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
8
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Bell County, Middlesboro Independent
Schools include
Yellow Creek School Center, Middlesboro Elementary School, Middlesboro Middle School, Middlesboro High School, Middlesboro Alternative School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 86% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
National Electric Coil Co./Cooper Industries (23.7 mi)
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
54.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.2 in
Annual snowfall
8.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
185
Days with Moderate air quality
177
Highest AQI recorded (year)
131

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,504
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,657

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (6 mi)
National parks include
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MIDDLESBORO ARH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
-15 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
39.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.8%
Median annual property tax
$791
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
67.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,785
Average weekly wage
$790
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Mining, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
44

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

How it compares

ZIP 40965State medianUS median
Median home value$113,413$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$189,500$234,500$325,000
Median days on market95 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$791$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 40965?
$113,413.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 40965?
$189,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 40965?
Median days on market: 95 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 40965?
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 40965?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 40965 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 40965?
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 40965?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 40965?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 40965?
8 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 40965 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 40965?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 40965?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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