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Fultz, KY — ZIP 41143

Population: 13,242 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 41143 (Fultz, KY) is $179,792 — down 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $177,850 after a median 90.5 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heatwave, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$179,792

Median home value

-4.2%

1-year change

90.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$179,792
1-year appreciation
-4.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.8%
5-year appreciation
+33.6%
10-year appreciation
+74.3%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$188,583
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
$177,850
Median list price
$184,900
Median price per sqft
$110
1-year sale-price change
-19.6%
Median days on market
90.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
35
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+0.5%
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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
East Carter County High School, Prichard Elementary School, East Carter Middle School, Heritage Elementary School, Carter City Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 50% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
E.H. Schilling Landfill (20.3 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)

Annual precipitation
53.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
284
Days with Moderate air quality
78
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
153

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,406
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,874

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Womstead Field (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
KING'S DAUGHTERS' MEDICAL CENTER
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)
+25 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
21.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.4%
Median annual property tax
$749
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
64.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,427
Average weekly wage
$779
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

ZIP 41143State medianUS median
Median home value$179,792$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$177,850$234,500$325,000
Median days on market91 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$749$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 41143?
$179,792.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 41143?
$177,850.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 41143?
Median days on market: 90.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 41143?
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 41143?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, landslide.
Is ZIP 41143 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 41143?
Risk to homes is higher than 50% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 41143?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 41143?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 41143?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 41143 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 41143?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 41143?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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