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ZIP Code 40078

Washington, Kentucky

FIPS 40078

Juniper

ZIP Code 40078 is in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 35% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$183,400

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

52

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,661

Median Age

32

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$183,400

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$766

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.37

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$1,042

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.8%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-6.7%

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)

50.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

52

Lower than 65%

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 40078: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 40078?
The median home value in ZIP Code 40078 is $183,400, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 40078?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 40078 is $766, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 40078 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 40078 cost about 3.37× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 40078?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 40078 is $1,042 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 40078?
Home prices in ZIP Code 40078 have moved 69% over the past five years (7.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 40078?
ZIP Code 40078 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 3.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 40078 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 40078's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52 (lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →