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ZIP Code 40729

Laurel, Kentucky

FIPS 40729

Juniper

ZIP Code 40729 is in the top 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 19th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$104,700

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.2

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,799

Median Age

41.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$104,700

Lower than 81%

Median Property Tax

$670

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.22

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$693

Lower than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-8%

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)

52.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.2

Lower than 63%

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 40729: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 40729?
The median home value in ZIP Code 40729 is $104,700, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 40729?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 40729 is $670, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 40729 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 40729 cost about 2.22× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 40729?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 40729 is $693 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 40729?
ZIP Code 40729 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 5.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 40729 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 40729's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.2 (lower than 63% 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 →