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Barlow, KY — ZIP 42024

Population: 1,205 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 42024 (Barlow, KY) is $127,889 — down 11.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $203,000 after a median 73 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$127,889

Median home value

-11.7%

1-year change

73

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$127,889
1-year appreciation
-11.7%
3-year appreciation
-5.2%
5-year appreciation
+18.4%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$144,998
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
$203,000
Median list price
$199,900
Median price per sqft
$120
1-year sale-price change
+90.8%
Median days on market
73 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
101.3%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
2

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
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Ballard County Middle School, Ballard Memorial High School, Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center, Ballard County Elementary School, Ballard County Career and Technology Ctr

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (USDOE) (13.5 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
55.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,227
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,111

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Cairo Regional Airport (CIR) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MASSAC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-23 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
29.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,108
Households with broadband internet
62.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,371
Average weekly wage
$847
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Construction, Agriculture

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

How it compares

ZIP 42024State medianUS median
Median home value$127,889$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$203,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market73 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,108$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 42024?
$127,889.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 42024?
$203,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 42024?
Median days on market: 73 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 42024?
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 42024?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, strongWind.
Is ZIP 42024 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 42024?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 42024?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 42024?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 42024?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 42024 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 42024?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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