Back to Explorer

ZIP Code 40272

Jefferson, Kentucky

FIPS 40272

Juniper

ZIP Code 40272 is in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 28% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$176,200

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57.4

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

38,289

Median Age

38.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$176,200

Lower than 58%

Median Property Tax

$1,453

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.52

Lower than 62%

Median Rent

$1,203

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.9%

Higher than 72%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-7.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

42.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

74

Annual Precipitation (in)

50

Annual Snowfall (in)

13.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57.4

Lower than 60%

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 40272: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 40272?
The median home value in ZIP Code 40272 is $176,200, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 40272?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 40272 is $1,453, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 40272 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 40272 cost about 2.52× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 40272?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 40272 is $1,203 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 40272?
Home prices in ZIP Code 40272 have moved 55% over the past five years (1.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 40272?
ZIP Code 40272 averages 58.9°F year-round, summer highs near 87.7°F, winter lows around 30.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 40272 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 40272's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.4 (lower than 60% 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 →