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Helton 40840

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kentucky
$57K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.193
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$57K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,120 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1986
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.59%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.76%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.9.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.69%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.24%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.26.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.127
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.96

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.2.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.313
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.28 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$43K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

How Helton 40840 compares

By median home value, Helton 40840 is the 8th most expensive of 11 ZIP codes in Leslie County, and its typical home is worth more than 30% of all homes in Leslie County.

Home values in Helton 40840

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$31K$115K
ZIP codes in Leslie County ranked by median home value
#Leslie CountyMedian valueHomes
1Yeaddiss 41777$174K395
2Smilax 41764$131K254
3Wooton 41776$125K792
4Hyden 41749$78K1,620
5Stinnett 40868$72K498
6Essie 40827$68K351
7Warbranch 40874$67K170
8Helton 40840$57K193
9Thousandsticks 41766$57K184
10Bear Branch 41714$55K195
11Mozelle 40858$50K152

About the Helton 40840 market

How many homes are there in Helton 40840, KY?

Helton 40840, KY contains 193 residential properties, with a median of 1,120 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1986. The median TopHap Estimate is $57K.

How does Helton 40840, KY compare to the rest of Leslie County?

By median home value, Helton 40840, KY is the 8th most expensive of 11 ZIP codes in Leslie County. Its typical home is worth more than 30% of all homes in Leslie County. Warbranch 40874 ranks just above it and Thousandsticks 41766 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Helton 40840, KY?

69% of homes in Helton 40840, KY are owner-occupied. 24% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Helton 40840, KY hold?

76% of mortgaged homes in Helton 40840, KY are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 9.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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