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U.S. ZIP Code · KY42343

Ohio County

Typical home value

$143,689[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-7.1%
5-year / yr
-0.5%
10-year / yr
+1.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-49.4%
vs metro
vs state
-13.5%
ZIP 42343 location in KY
Location of ZIP 42343 in KY

Price history

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

The typical home in 42343 is worth $143,689. Over the past year, values have fallen 7.1%. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#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
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$483[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Ohio 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 Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
1,267[3]
Median household income
$52,679[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+55[5]
Moved in
473
Moved out
418

Schools

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

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Fordsville Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Ohio County

    238 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$727
Loan principal$114,951
Down payment$28,738
Total interest paid$146,614

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$887
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 42343?
The typical home in 42343 is worth $143,689, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 42343?
Home values in 42343 are down 7.1% over the past year, and down 0.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 42343?
The effective property tax rate in 42343 is 0.3% — roughly $483 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 42343?
ZIP code 42343 has a population of 1,267 and a median household income of $52,679.

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