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U.S. ZIP Code · KY40831

Harlan County

Typical home value

$103,195[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-8.2%
5-year / yr
+7.7%
10-year / yr
+5.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-63.7%
vs metro
vs state
-37.9%
ZIP 40831 location in KY
Location of ZIP 40831 in KY

Price history

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

The typical home in 40831 is worth $103,195. Over the past year, values have fallen 8.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#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
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$850[3]

#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
4,789[3]
Median household income
$35,404[3]

#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

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • Harlan High School

    High · Grades 5–12 · Harlan Independent

    449 students

  • Harlan Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Harlan Independent

    352 students

  • James A. Cawood Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Harlan County

    283 students

  • Sunshine School

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Harlan Independent

    119 students

  • Cumberland Tech - Harlan Campus

    Ungraded · Harlan County

    0 students

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$522
Loan principal$82,556
Down payment$20,639
Total interest paid$105,296

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$678
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 40831?
The typical home in 40831 is worth $103,195, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 40831?
Home values in 40831 are down 8.2% over the past year, and up 7.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 40831?
The effective property tax rate in 40831 is 0.8% — roughly $850 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 40831?
ZIP code 40831 has a population of 4,789 and a median household income of $35,404.

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