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ZIP Code 40701

Whitley, Kentucky

FIPS 40701

Juniper

ZIP Code 40701 is in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$160,700

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

30,526

Median Age

40.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$160,700

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$974

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.4

Higher than 63%

Median Rent

$747

Lower than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-3.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

89

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

11.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66

Near median

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 40701: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 40701?
The median home value in ZIP Code 40701 is $160,700, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 40701?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 40701 is $974, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 40701 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 40701 cost about 3.4× the median household income, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 40701?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 40701 is $747 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 40701?
Home prices in ZIP Code 40701 have moved 55% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 40701?
ZIP Code 40701 averages 56.9°F year-round, summer highs near 85.1°F, winter lows around 28.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 40701 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 40701's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →