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U.S. ZIP Code · KY40965

Bell County

Typical home value

$115,043[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.9%
5-year / yr
+2.4%
10-year / yr
+2.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-59.5%
vs metro
vs state
-30.8%
ZIP 40965 location in KY
Location of ZIP 40965 in KY

Price history

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

The typical home in 40965 is worth $115,043. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.9%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#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
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$653[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Bell 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
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
11,561[3]
Median household income
$28,685[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-97[5]
Moved in
390
Moved out
487

Schools

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

Public schools
8
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
3
  • Yellow Creek School Center

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Bell County

    562 students

  • Middlesboro Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Middlesboro Independent

    476 students

  • Middlesboro High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Middlesboro Independent

    347 students

  • Middlesboro Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Middlesboro Independent

    274 students

  • Middlesboro Alternative School

    High · Grades 7–12 · Middlesboro Independent

    31 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$582
Loan principal$92,035
Down payment$23,009
Total interest paid$117,385

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$732
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 40965?
The typical home in 40965 is worth $115,043, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 40965?
Home values in 40965 are down 4.9% over the past year, and up 2.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 40965?
The effective property tax rate in 40965 is 0.6% — roughly $653 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 40965?
ZIP code 40965 has a population of 11,561 and a median household income of $28,685.

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