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U.S. ZIP Code · KY40820

Harlan County

Typical home value

$93,289[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-15.3%
5-year / yr
+1.9%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-67.2%
vs metro
vs state
-43.9%
ZIP 40820 location in KY
Location of ZIP 40820 in KY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 40820 is worth $93,289. Over the past year, values have fallen 15.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
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Typical annual tax
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#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Harlan County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
121[3]
Median household income
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#Migration

Household moves in and out of Harlan County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-14[5]
Moved in
243
Moved out
257

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$472
Loan principal$74,631
Down payment$18,658
Total interest paid$95,188

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$643
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 40820?
The typical home in 40820 is worth $93,289, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 40820?
Home values in 40820 are down 15.3% over the past year, and up 1.9% a year over five years.

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