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ZIP Code 40008

Nelson, Kentucky

FIPS 40008

Juniper

ZIP Code 40008 is in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$224,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

4,020

Median Age

48.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$224,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,600

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.37

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$810

Lower than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.1%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-8.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

61.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

108.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.5

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 40008: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 40008?
The median home value in ZIP Code 40008 is $224,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 40008?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 40008 is $1,600, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 40008 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 40008 cost about 3.37× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 40008?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 40008 is $810 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 40008?
Home prices in ZIP Code 40008 have moved 54% over the past five years (4.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 40008?
ZIP Code 40008 averages 55.9°F year-round, summer highs near 88.8°F, winter lows around 24.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 40008 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 40008'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 →