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ZIP Code 40218

Jefferson, Kentucky

FIPS 40218

Juniper

ZIP Code 40218 is in the top 29% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$205,300

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56.8

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

33,736

Median Age

33.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$205,300

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,738

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.49

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$1,162

Higher than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.7%

Higher than 71%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-8.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

38.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

79.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

13.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56.8

Lower than 61%

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 40218: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 40218?
The median home value in ZIP Code 40218 is $205,300, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 40218?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 40218 is $1,738, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 40218 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 40218 cost about 3.49× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 40218?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 40218 is $1,162 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 40218?
Home prices in ZIP Code 40218 have moved 46% over the past five years (1.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 40218?
ZIP Code 40218 averages 57.8°F year-round, summer highs near 86.6°F, winter lows around 29.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 40218 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 40218's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.8 (lower than 61% 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 →