The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 40175 sells for about $223,800, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,198 a month.
ZIP 40175 — Vine Grove
The housing market in 40175 remains stable, supported by consistent demand from the Fort Knox workforce. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, and inventory levels remain balanced, reflecting a healthy, albeit slow-moving, local market.
This ZIP is well-suited for military families, commuters working at Fort Knox, and buyers seeking affordable, single-family detached housing in a quiet, suburban environment.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.6% · poverty 10.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 40175, Hardin County KY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Vine Grove are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the area are part of the Hardin County School District, which maintains a generally stable performance rating across its elementary and secondary campuses.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying zones near local creeks.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Fort Knox, which serves as a major regional employer and anchor for local housing demand.
Property taxes are assessed by Hardin County; the rate structure includes local school district levies and municipal taxes for properties within Vine Grove city limits.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with easy access to major roadways connecting to the Fort Knox installation and the broader Elizabethtown area.
The area features several local parks and green spaces, with proximity to regional outdoor recreation sites and basic retail shopping centers within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from military personnel and families, with moderate vacancy pressure and limited short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the presence of Fort Knox, with a mix of government, defense-contracting, and service-sector employment.
Transportation is primarily car-dependent, with well-maintained road infrastructure facilitating access to regional employment hubs.
Development is focused on residential growth to accommodate the workforce associated with the nearby military installation.
Hardin County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) conducts annual assessments based on market value.
Parcels are subject to Hardin County School District taxes and local municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and storm damage is a standard consideration for homeowners.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 40175 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Features walking trails and community event spaces.
Offers hiking trails and historical significance.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.