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U.S. ZIP Code · KY42141

Barren County

Typical home value

$215,885[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.6%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+7.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-24.0%
vs metro
vs state
+29.9%
ZIP 42141 location in KY
Location of ZIP 42141 in KY

Price history

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

The typical home in 42141 is worth $215,885. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.6%. 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
$1,259[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
31,506[3]
Median household income
$52,896[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+6[5]
Moved in
1,038
Moved out
1,032

Schools

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

Public schools
16
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
5
  • Barren County High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Barren County

    1,301 students

  • Highland Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Glasgow Independent

    726 students

  • Red Cross Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Barren County

    697 students

  • Barren County Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Barren County

    642 students

  • Glasgow High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Glasgow Independent

    612 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$1,092
Loan principal$172,708
Down payment$43,177
Total interest paid$220,280

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$1,376
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 42141?
The typical home in 42141 is worth $215,885, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 42141?
Home values in 42141 are down 0.6% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 42141?
The effective property tax rate in 42141 is 0.6% — roughly $1,259 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 42141?
ZIP code 42141 has a population of 31,506 and a median household income of $52,896.

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