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ZIP Code 40243

Jefferson, Kentucky

FIPS 40243

Juniper

ZIP Code 40243 is in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$323,200

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.3

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,002

Median Age

48

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$323,200

Higher than 73%

Median Property Tax

$2,598

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.17

Higher than 77%

Median Rent

$1,444

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

4%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-4.5%

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

Annual Snowfall (in)

15.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

47.3

Lower than 70%

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 40243: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 40243?
The median home value in ZIP Code 40243 is $323,200, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 40243?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 40243 is $2,598, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 40243 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 40243 cost about 4.17× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 40243?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 40243 is $1,444 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 40243?
Home prices in ZIP Code 40243 have moved 46% over the past five years (4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 40243?
ZIP Code 40243 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 15.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 40243 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 40243's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.3 (lower than 70% 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 →