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ZIP Code 40502

Fayette, Kentucky

FIPS 40502

Juniper

ZIP Code 40502 is in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 31% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$517,900

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

58.3

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

26,122

Median Age

41.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$517,900

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$4,171

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.73

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$1,089

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.1%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-2.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

25.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

89.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

14.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

58.3

Lower than 59%

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 40502: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 40502?
The median home value in ZIP Code 40502 is $517,900, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 40502?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 40502 is $4,171, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 40502 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 40502 cost about 6.73× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 40502?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 40502 is $1,089 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 40502?
Home prices in ZIP Code 40502 have moved 47% over the past five years (4.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 40502?
ZIP Code 40502 averages 56.3°F year-round, summer highs near 85.6°F, winter lows around 27.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 14.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 40502 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 40502's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.3 (lower than 59% 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 →