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ZIP Code 40831

Harlan, Kentucky

FIPS 40831

Juniper

ZIP Code 40831 is in the top 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 15th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$89,100

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

90.2

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,789

Median Age

42.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$89,100

Lower than 85%

Median Property Tax

$839

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.52

Lower than 62%

Median Rent

$620

Lower than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-1.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

101.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

10.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

90.2

Higher than 85%

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 40831: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 40831?
The median home value in ZIP Code 40831 is $89,100, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 40831?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 40831 is $839, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 40831 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 40831 cost about 2.52× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 40831?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 40831 is $620 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 40831?
ZIP Code 40831 averages 55.9°F year-round, summer highs near 83.9°F, winter lows around 27.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 10.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 40831 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 40831's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.2 (higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →