42701 — Elizabethtown, KY Home Values
Typical home value $272,866 as of June 2026 · 3rd of 20 in Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 42701, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 42701 compares in the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY area
ZIP code 42701 (Elizabethtown, KY) has a typical home value of $272,866 as of June 2026, ranking 3rd of 20 ZIP codes tracked in the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY area, more expensive than about 90% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -2.8% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +24.5%, from $219,082 in June 2021 to $272,866 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 17.1× the annual rent ($1,327/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Elizabethtown.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 42701 has a population of 53,240, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 80% White, 9% Black or African American, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% two or more races, 2.2% Asian, 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.3% another race, and 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Panther Academy | 634 N. Mulberry St., Elizabethtown, KY | 0.7 mi |
| Elizabethtown High School | 620 N Mulberry St, Elizabethtown, KY | 0.7 mi |
| Glen Dale Center | 1030 Commerce Dr, Elizabethtown, KY | 1 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42701?
$272,866 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 42701 an expensive ZIP code in the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY area?
42701 ranks 3rd of 20 ZIP codes in the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY area by typical home value, more expensive than about 90% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 42701 changed over the past year?
-2.8% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 42701?
The typical home price is 17.1× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,327/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 42701?
53,240, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 42701?
Panther Academy (0.7 mi), Elizabethtown High School (0.7 mi), Glen Dale Center (1 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 42701?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.