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West Van Lear, KY — ZIP 41268

Population: 944 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 41268 (West Van Lear, KY) is $133,430 — down 6.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $239,750 after a median 64 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inland flooding, landslide, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$133,430

Typical home value

-6.6%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$133,430
1-year appreciation
-6.6%
3-year appreciation
-2.7%
5-year appreciation
+12.7%
10-year appreciation
+37.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2025)
$146,938
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
$239,750
Median list price
$150,000
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
+27.2%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
Active listings
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$650/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$788/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$909/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,186/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,308/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, landslide, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.5%
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 NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.2 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Paintsville-Prestonsburg-Combs Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Julian Carroll Airport (32 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
HIGHLANDS ARH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ST CLAIRE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, HAZARD ARH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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)
0 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
19.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,190
Households with broadband internet
90.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,895
Average weekly wage
$870
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Construction, Professional Services

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

How it compares

ZIP 41268State medianUS median
Typical home value$133,430$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$239,750$234,500$325,000
Median days on market64 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,190$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 41268?
$133,430.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 41268?
$239,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 41268?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 41268?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $909/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 41268?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, landslide, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 41268?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 41268?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 41268?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 41268?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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