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ZIP Code 40740

Laurel, Kentucky

FIPS 40740

Juniper

ZIP Code 40740 is in the top 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 21th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$111,100

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

64.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

3,880

Median Age

39.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$111,100

Lower than 79%

Median Property Tax

$519

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.74

Lower than 80%

Median Rent

$734

Lower than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

3.2%

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)

5.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

64.2

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 40740: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 40740?
The median home value in ZIP Code 40740 is $111,100, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 40740?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 40740 is $519, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 40740 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 40740 cost about 1.74× the median household income, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 40740?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 40740 is $734 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 40740?
ZIP Code 40740 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 40740 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 40740's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.2 (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 →