How much is a home worth in ZIP code 42156?

The typical home in 42156 is worth $209,800, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 42156?

Home values in 42156 are up 5.4% over the past year, and up 2.6% a year over five years.

ZIP code 42156 has a population of 235 and a median household income of $98,000.

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U.S. ZIP Code · KY42156

Barren County

Typical home value

$209,800^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +5.4%
5-year / yr: +2.6%
10-year / yr: +4.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -26.1%
vs metro: —
vs state: +26.3%

Price history

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

The typical home in 42156 is worth $209,800. Over the past year, values have risen 5.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

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#Property tax

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

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#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: 235^[3]
Median household income: $98,000^[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: 1
Elementary: 1
Middle: 0
High: 0

Austin Tracy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Barren County
341 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,061

Loan principal$167,840

Down payment$41,960

Total interest paid$214,070

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio—

Monthly cost to own$1,445

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.

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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 42156?: The typical home in 42156 is worth $209,800, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 42156?: Home values in 42156 are up 5.4% over the past year, and up 2.6% a year over five years.
Who lives in 42156?: ZIP code 42156 has a population of 235 and a median household income of $98,000.

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