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ZIP Code 42001

McCracken, Kentucky

FIPS 42001

Juniper

ZIP Code 42001 is in the top 19% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 33% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$215,300

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

92.3

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

30,856

Median Age

42.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$215,300

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,648

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.02

Near median

Median Rent

$966

Higher than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.3%

Higher than 81%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

0.05%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

50.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

82.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

8.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

92.3

Higher than 89%

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 42001: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42001?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42001 is $215,300, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42001?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42001 is $1,648, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42001 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42001 cost about 3.02× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42001?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42001 is $966 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 42001?
Home prices in ZIP Code 42001 have moved 45% over the past five years (4.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42001?
ZIP Code 42001 averages 58.8°F year-round, summer highs near 88.8°F, winter lows around 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 8.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42001 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42001's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.3 (higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

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