The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 41749 sells for about $59,000, or $59 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 180 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $638 a month.
ZIP 41749 — Hyden
The housing market in 41749 is characterized by low inventory and very slow turnover, typical of a rural Appalachian community. Prices remain stable but low, with limited economic growth driving demand. The market is currently balanced but stagnant, with few new listings entering the market.
This ZIP is best suited for local residents, retirees, or those seeking an affordable, quiet, rural lifestyle in the Appalachian region.
Median prices moved down 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 180 days on market with 7.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 10.6% · poverty 22.5% — a mixed stability 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 1.4%/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 1.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 41749, Leslie 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 Hyden are generally low compared to national averages, reflecting the rural nature of Leslie County.
Schools in the area are part of the Leslie County School District, which serves a small, rural student population.
The region is prone to flash flooding due to mountainous terrain and proximity to the Kentucky River, with insurance premiums reflecting these environmental risks.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area primarily supported by local government, education, and small-scale service industries.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Leslie County Property Valuation Administrator, with rates set by local taxing districts including the school board and county government.
Commuting is primarily by private vehicle, with long drive times to regional employment hubs like Hazard or London.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including Daniel Boone National Forest, fishing, and hiking trails.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with demand driven by local workforce needs.
The economy is heavily reliant on public sector employment, healthcare, and small-scale retail.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with limited public transit infrastructure.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently in the pipeline for this ZIP.
The Leslie County Property Valuation Administrator manages assessments, typically based on historical sales data in a low-turnover market.
Parcels are subject to Leslie County school and general fund taxes, with no significant MUD or PID districts.
Property insurance costs are influenced by regional flood risk and the high cost of rebuilding in remote mountainous areas.
The state experiences modest net domestic migration, though rural areas like Leslie County often see stable or slightly declining populations.
Kentucky is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a standard real estate disclosure form detailing the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Provides extensive hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Local community park serving the town of Hyden.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.