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Thornton 41855

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kentucky
$79K
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.274
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$79K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,080 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.1975
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.69%

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.82%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.58%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.2.9%
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.19.7 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.130
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.677
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.76 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$46K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

How Thornton 41855 compares

By median home value, Thornton 41855 is the 9th most expensive of 20 ZIP codes in Letcher County, and its typical home is worth more than 55% of all homes in Letcher County.

Home values in Thornton 41855

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$28K$239K
ZIP codes in Letcher County ranked by median home value
#Letcher CountyMedian valueHomes
1Mayking 41837$122K317
2Letcher 41832$103K151
3Jeremiah 41826$103K480
4Isom 41824$100K296
5Whitesburg 41858$100K3,386
6Hallie 41821$91K247
7Blackey 41804$88K406
8Deane 41812$80K165
9Thornton 41855$79K274
10Premium 41845$79K176
11Partridge 40862$74K252
12Millstone 41838$74K225
13Linefork 41833$66K119
14Eolia 40826$64K335
15Jenkins 41537$62K2,527
16Gordon 41819$61K209
17Ermine 41815$54K314
18Neon 41840$50K572
19Jackhorn 41825$46K184
20Mc Roberts 41835$38K422

About the Thornton 41855 market

How many homes are there in Thornton 41855, KY?

Thornton 41855, KY contains 274 residential properties, with a median of 1,080 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1975. The median TopHap Estimate is $79K.

How does Thornton 41855, KY compare to the rest of Letcher County?

By median home value, Thornton 41855, KY is the 9th most expensive of 20 ZIP codes in Letcher County. Its typical home is worth more than 55% of all homes in Letcher County. Deane 41812 ranks just above it and Premium 41845 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Thornton 41855, KY?

58% of homes in Thornton 41855, KY are owner-occupied. 3% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Thornton 41855, KY hold?

82% of mortgaged homes in Thornton 41855, KY are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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