The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 41833 sells for about $125,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 41833 — Linefork
The housing market in 41833 remains stable with low inventory and modest price growth driven by limited supply. Demand is primarily local, and the market is characterized by long days on market due to the rural nature of the area. Economic conditions remain steady but are not experiencing significant expansion.
This area is best suited for local families, retirees, and individuals seeking an affordable, quiet, rural lifestyle in the Appalachian mountains.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 38.2% — 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 4.4%/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 3.7%/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 41833, Letcher County, Kentucky
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 this rural area are generally low compared to national averages, with property-related incidents being the primary concern.
Schools serving this area are part of the Letcher County Public Schools district, which faces challenges typical of rural Appalachian districts regarding funding and student performance metrics.
The area is prone to flash flooding due to its mountainous topography and proximity to local creeks, requiring careful consideration for flood insurance.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area transitioning away from traditional coal-based industries toward a focus on regional tourism and small-scale local services.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Letcher County; the rate structure includes state, county, and school district levies, with homestead exemptions available for qualifying seniors and disabled residents.
Commuting is primarily by private vehicle, with residents often traveling to nearby towns like Whitesburg for employment and essential services.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to nearby state parks, hiking trails, and fishing spots within the Appalachian region.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for affordable housing, with limited new construction activity.
The local economy is heavily influenced by healthcare, education, and public sector employment, with a historical reliance on mining now significantly diminished.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on personal vehicles due to the lack of public transit infrastructure in this mountainous terrain.
Development is focused on small-scale infrastructure improvements and community revitalization projects rather than large-scale commercial builds.
The Letcher County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) is responsible for the assessment of all real property at fair cash value.
Parcels are subject to Letcher County school district taxes and local fire protection district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to increased regional flood risk and the high cost of rebuilding in remote, mountainous areas.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 41833.
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 local green space and community gathering areas.
Regional access to hiking and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.