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U.S. ZIP Code · KY42503

Pulaski County

Typical home value

$232,276[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.8%
5-year / yr
+3.9%
10-year / yr
+6.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-18.2%
vs metro
vs state
+39.8%
ZIP 42503 location in KY
Location of ZIP 42503 in KY

Price history

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

The typical home in 42503 is worth $232,276. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.8%. 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
$1,423[3]

#Climate risk

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

#Who lives here

Population
25,321[3]
Median household income
$54,707[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+281[5]
Moved in
1,365
Moved out
1,084

Schools

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

Public schools
8
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
3
  • Southwestern High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Pulaski County

    1,203 students

  • Pulaski County High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Pulaski County

    1,173 students

  • Northern Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Pulaski County

    797 students

  • Pulaski Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Pulaski County

    559 students

  • Oak Hill Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Pulaski County

    538 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$1,175
Loan principal$185,821
Down payment$46,455
Total interest paid$237,005

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$1,486
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 42503?
The typical home in 42503 is worth $232,276, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 42503?
Home values in 42503 are down 1.8% over the past year, and up 3.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 42503?
The effective property tax rate in 42503 is 0.6% — roughly $1,423 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 42503?
ZIP code 42503 has a population of 25,321 and a median household income of $54,707.

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