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ZIP Code 40744

Laurel, Kentucky

FIPS 40744

Juniper

ZIP Code 40744 is in the top 26% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 29% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$172,700

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.8

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

20,137

Median Age

40.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$172,700

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$967

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.68

Lower than 58%

Median Rent

$825

Lower than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.8%

Higher than 71%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-1.3%

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

70.8

Higher than 57%

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 40744: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 40744?
The median home value in ZIP Code 40744 is $172,700, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 40744?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 40744 is $967, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 40744 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 40744 cost about 2.68× the median household income, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 40744?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 40744 is $825 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 40744?
Home prices in ZIP Code 40744 have moved 51% over the past five years (1.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 40744?
ZIP Code 40744 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 40744 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 40744's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.8 (higher than 57% 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 →