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U.S. ZIP Code · KY42134

Simpson County

Typical home value

$248,530[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.1%
5-year / yr
+7.2%
10-year / yr
+7.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-12.5%
vs metro
vs state
+49.6%
ZIP 42134 location in KY
Location of ZIP 42134 in KY

Price history

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

The typical home in 42134 is worth $248,530. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,238 a month — a 6.0% gross rental yield. 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
$1,238[2]
Gross yield
6.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,518[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
19,380[3]
Median household income
$59,113[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+153[5]
Moved in
732
Moved out
579

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
0
  • Simpson Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 1–3 · Simpson County

    710 students

  • Franklin-Simpson Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Simpson County

    627 students

  • Lincoln Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 4–5 · Simpson County

    466 students

  • Franklin Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–K · Simpson County

    323 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 yield6.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.6%
Annual rent$14,850

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$1,257
Loan principal$198,824
Down payment$49,706
Total interest paid$253,589

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 ratio1.28
Monthly cost to own$1,590
Monthly rent$1,238

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 42134?
The typical home in 42134 is worth $248,530, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 42134?
Home values in 42134 are down 2.1% over the past year, and up 7.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 42134?
A typical home in 42134 rents for about $1,238 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 42134?
The effective property tax rate in 42134 is 0.6% — roughly $1,518 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 42134?
ZIP code 42134 has a population of 19,380 and a median household income of $59,113.

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