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ZIP Code 42003

McCracken, Kentucky

FIPS 42003

Juniper

ZIP Code 42003 is in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 31% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$167,000

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.2

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

29,672

Median Age

41.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$167,000

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$1,246

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.99

Near median

Median Rent

$740

Lower than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.5%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

0.56%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

41.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

83.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.2

Higher than 90%

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 42003: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42003?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42003 is $167,000, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42003?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42003 is $1,246, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42003 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42003 cost about 2.99× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42003?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42003 is $740 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 42003?
Home prices in ZIP Code 42003 have moved 47% over the past five years (3.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42003?
ZIP Code 42003 averages 57.3°F year-round, summer highs near 87.3°F, winter lows around 27.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42003 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42003's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.2 (higher than 90% 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 →