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Princeton, KY — ZIP 42445

Population: 10,533 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 42445 (Princeton, KY) is $142,466 — down 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $176,000 after a median 53 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$142,466

Median home value

-6.4%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$142,466
1-year appreciation
-6.4%
3-year appreciation
+1.1%
5-year appreciation
+18.9%
10-year appreciation
+66.6%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$157,579
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
$176,000
Median list price
$150,000
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
-1.7%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
41
Sale-to-list ratio
94.1%
Active listings
31
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$650/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$695/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$909/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,270/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)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Kentucky Tech System, Caldwell County
Schools include
Caldwell County Area Technology Center, Caldwell County High School, Caldwell County Middle School, Caldwell County Elementary School, Caldwell County Primary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.0%
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 flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.9 in
Annual snowfall
8.5 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

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Princeton-Caldwell County Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) (HOP) (38 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CALDWELL MEDICAL CENTER
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-17 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
42.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.9%
Median annual property tax
$665
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
49.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,014
Average weekly wage
$854
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Other Services

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

How it compares

ZIP 42445State medianUS median
Median home value$142,466$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$176,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market53 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$665$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 median home value in ZIP 42445?
$142,466.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 42445?
$176,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 42445?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 42445?
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 42445?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 42445?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 42445?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 42445?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 42445?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 42445?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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