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Pikeville, KY — ZIP 41501

Population: 23,754 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 41501 (Pikeville, KY) is $123,112 — down 9.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $312,300 after a median 62 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,650/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with inlandflooding, landslide, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$123,112

Median home value

-9.6%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$123,112
1-year appreciation
-9.6%
3-year appreciation
-1.0%
5-year appreciation
+1.2%
10-year appreciation
+21.6%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$140,931
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
$312,300
Median list price
$247,000
Median price per sqft
$136
1-year sale-price change
+41.9%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
87
Sale-to-list ratio
94.2%
Active listings
76
New listings (monthly)
18

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,650/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$763/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$837/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,095/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,305/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,812/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
12
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
0
High schools
7
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Kentucky Tech System, Pike County, Pikeville Independent
Schools include
Millard Area Technology Center, Pike County Central High School, Johns Creek Elementary School, Mullins Elementary School, Shelby Valley High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · avalanche: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.5%
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
54.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.5 in
Annual snowfall
13.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
322
Days with Moderate air quality
43
Highest AQI recorded (year)
77

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Pike County Airport Hatcher Field (PVL) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-187 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
20.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,096
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
71.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,180
Average weekly wage
$1,036
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

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

How it compares

ZIP 41501State medianUS median
Median home value$123,112$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$312,300$234,500$325,000
Median days on market62 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,650/mo$1,376/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,096$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 41501?
$123,112.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 41501?
$312,300.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 41501?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 41501?
Typical rent: $1,650/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 41501?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind, wildfire, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 41501?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 41501?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 41501?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 41501?
12 schools (5 elementary, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 41501?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 41501?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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