Back to Explorer

ZIP Code 40142

Meade, Kentucky

FIPS 40142

Juniper

ZIP Code 40142 is in the top 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 35% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$166,100

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.4

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,253

Median Age

38.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$166,100

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$987

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.05

Lower than 74%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

34.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

123.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76.4

Higher 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 40142: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 40142?
The median home value in ZIP Code 40142 is $166,100, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 40142?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 40142 is $987, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 40142 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 40142 cost about 2.05× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 40142?
ZIP Code 40142 averages 54.4°F year-round, summer highs near 86.2°F, winter lows around 23.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 40142 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 40142's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.4 (higher 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 →