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Perryville, KY — ZIP 40468

Population: 2,084 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 40468 (Perryville, KY) is $223,781 — down 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $330,000 after a median 245 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with ice storm, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$223,781

Typical home value

-2.4%

1-year change

245

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$223,781
1-year appreciation
-2.4%
3-year appreciation
+9.3%
5-year appreciation
+27.4%
10-year appreciation
+104.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$230,127
House Price Index (state)
413.6 (+4.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$330,000
Median list price
$142,500
Median price per sqft
$139
1-year sale-price change
+55.3%
Median days on market
245 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$720/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$725/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$925/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,183/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,216/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.0 : 1
Schools include
Perryville Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
54.0 in
Annual snowfall
13.9 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
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,814
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,848

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (24 mi)
National parks include
Camp Nelson National Monument, Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Arnolds Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (34 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
21
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL, UOFL HEALTH - SHELBYVILLE HOSPITAL, SPRING VIEW HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+73 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
39.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,378
Households with broadband internet
58.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,346
Average weekly wage
$1,077
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
94

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

How it compares

ZIP 40468State medianUS median
Typical home value$223,781$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$330,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market245 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,378$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 typical home value in ZIP 40468?
$223,781.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 40468?
$330,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 40468?
Median days on market: 245 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 40468?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $925/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 40468?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is ZIP 40468 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 40468. 7 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 40468?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 40468?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 40468?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 40468?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 40468 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 40468?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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