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ZIP Code 40855

Harlan, Kentucky

FIPS 40855

Juniper

ZIP Code 40855 is in the top 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 10th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$57,500

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

61

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

744

Median Age

47.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$57,500

Lower than 90%

Median Property Tax

$676

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.92

Lower than 77%

Median Rent

$889

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

108.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

60.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

61

Lower than 56%

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 40855: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 40855?
The median home value in ZIP Code 40855 is $57,500, lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 40855?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 40855 is $676, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 40855 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 40855 cost about 1.92× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 40855?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 40855 is $889 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 40855?
ZIP Code 40855 averages 54.5°F year-round, summer highs near 82.8°F, winter lows around 25.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 40855 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 40855's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61 (lower than 56% 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 →