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ZIP Code 40826

Letcher, Kentucky

FIPS 40826

Juniper

ZIP Code 40826 is in the top 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 9th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 26% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$33,100

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

43.6

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

809

Median Age

44.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$33,100

Lower than 91%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

0.77

Lower than 88%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

112.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

16.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

43.6

Lower than 74%

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 40826: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 40826?
The median home value in ZIP Code 40826 is $33,100, lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
Is ZIP Code 40826 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 40826 cost about 0.77× the median household income, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 40826?
ZIP Code 40826 averages 53.9°F year-round, summer highs near 80.7°F, winter lows around 25.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 16.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 40826 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 40826's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43.6 (lower than 74% 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 →