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ZIP Code 40873

Harlan, Kentucky

FIPS 40873

Juniper

ZIP Code 40873 is in the 15th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$88,900

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,167

Median Age

42.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$88,900

Lower than 85%

Median Property Tax

$685

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.66

Lower than 58%

Median Rent

$845

Near median

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

70

Higher 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 40873: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 40873?
The median home value in ZIP Code 40873 is $88,900, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 40873?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 40873 is $685, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 40873 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 40873 cost about 2.66× the median household income, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 40873?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 40873 is $845 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 40873?
ZIP Code 40873 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 40873 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 40873's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70 (higher 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 →