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ZIP Code 40517

Fayette, Kentucky

FIPS 40517

Juniper

ZIP Code 40517 is in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 27% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$216,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

44.2

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

35,656

Median Age

32.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$216,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,758

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.04

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$1,136

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.2%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-5.2%

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

44.2

Lower than 73%

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 40517: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 40517?
The median home value in ZIP Code 40517 is $216,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 40517?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 40517 is $1,758, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 40517 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 40517 cost about 4.04× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 40517?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 40517 is $1,136 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 40517?
Home prices in ZIP Code 40517 have moved 59% over the past five years (5.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 40517?
ZIP Code 40517 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 40517 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 40517's FEMA National Risk Index score is 44.2 (lower than 73% 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 →