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ZIP Code 40004

Nelson, Kentucky

FIPS 40004

Juniper

ZIP Code 40004 is in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 62th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$242,200

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

30,601

Median Age

39.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$242,200

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$1,868

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.64

Higher than 68%

Median Rent

$1,037

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.8%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

86.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

11.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.5

Near median

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 40004: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 40004?
The median home value in ZIP Code 40004 is $242,200, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 40004?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 40004 is $1,868, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 40004 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 40004 cost about 3.64× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 40004?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 40004 is $1,037 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 40004?
Home prices in ZIP Code 40004 have moved 57% over the past five years (4.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 40004?
ZIP Code 40004 averages 56.8°F year-round, summer highs near 85.5°F, winter lows around 28.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 40004 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 40004's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →