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U.S. ZIP Code · KY42718

Taylor County

Typical home value

$209,560[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.6%
5-year / yr
+7.5%
10-year / yr
+6.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-26.2%
vs metro
vs state
+26.1%
ZIP 42718 location in KY
Location of ZIP 42718 in KY

Price history

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

The typical home in 42718 is worth $209,560. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.6%. 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
$1,284[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Very 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 Low

#Who lives here

Population
26,768[3]
Median household income
$57,243[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+58[5]
Moved in
671
Moved out
613

Schools

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

Public schools
10
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
5
  • Taylor County High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Taylor County

    823 students

  • Taylor County Primary Center

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Taylor County

    680 students

  • Campbellsville Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Campbellsville Independent

    659 students

  • Taylor County Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Taylor County

    614 students

  • Taylor County Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Taylor County

    569 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$1,060
Loan principal$167,648
Down payment$41,912
Total interest paid$213,826

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$1,341
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 42718?
The typical home in 42718 is worth $209,560, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 42718?
Home values in 42718 are down 1.6% over the past year, and up 7.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 42718?
The effective property tax rate in 42718 is 0.6% — roughly $1,284 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 42718?
ZIP code 42718 has a population of 26,768 and a median household income of $57,243.

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