The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 42748 sells for about $244,000, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $784 a month.
ZIP 42748 — Hodgenville
The housing market in 42748 remains stable with moderate price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady demand. While sales volume is modest, the area continues to attract buyers looking for affordability compared to larger neighboring hubs like Elizabethtown.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural-suburban lifestyle with affordable housing options and a strong sense of community.
Median prices moved up 4.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 5.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.4% · poverty 15.4% — 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 7.7%/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 7.8%/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 42748, LaRue 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 Hodgenville are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the LaRue County School District, which maintains a stable reputation for community-focused education.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Rolling Fork River.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism related to the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the LaRue County Property Valuation Administrator, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies.
Residents primarily commute by car to employment hubs in Elizabethtown, which is approximately a 15-20 minute drive via US-31E.
The area features the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, local community parks, and proximity to rural outdoor activities like fishing and hiking.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited new multi-family construction.
The economy is anchored by the LaRue County School District, local government, and a mix of small-scale manufacturing and agricultural enterprises.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-31E serving as the primary corridor connecting the area to the broader region.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and commercial improvements within the city limits.
The LaRue County PVA office manages property assessments, typically conducting physical inspections on a four-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to LaRue County school taxes and local municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with wind and storm damage common in Kentucky.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 42748 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.
- Malibu Jack's Elizabethtown4.714.5 mi
- Xtreme Arcade4.912.5 mi
- Sky's the Limit4.311.6 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill414.7 mi
- Malibu Jack's Elizabethtown4.714.5 mi
- Mr Gatti's Pizza411.5 mi
- Sky's the Limit4.311.6 mi
- Pritchard Community Center4.511.5 mi
- Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park4.73.9 mi
- Crowne Pointe Theatre4.711.8 mi
- Abbey of Gethsemani4.811.2 mi
- Kentucky Boyhood Home Unit - Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park4.64.2 mi
- Xtreme Arcade4.912.5 mi
- Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park4.73.9 mi
- Elizabethtown Sports Park4.712.9 mi
- Sky's the Limit4.311.6 mi
- American Legion Park4.611.9 mi
- Buffalo Lake Trail4.511.1 mi
- ABSEAFOOD4.610.3 mi
- Dollar General410 mi
- DG Market4.22.3 mi
- Hardin Memorial Hospital Heliport4.212.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major historical site featuring the memorial building and Sinking Spring farm.
Features local boutiques, cafes, and historical architecture.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.