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ZIP Code 42038

Lyon, Kentucky

FIPS 42038

Juniper

ZIP Code 42038 is in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 37th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$198,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.5

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,282

Median Age

45.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$198,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,296

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.05

Near median

Median Rent

$771

Lower than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.3%

Higher than 81%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

49.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

57.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

8.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.5

Higher than 77%

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 42038: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42038?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42038 is $198,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42038?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42038 is $1,296, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42038 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42038 cost about 3.05× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42038?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42038 is $771 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 42038?
Home prices in ZIP Code 42038 have moved 57% 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 42038?
ZIP Code 42038 averages 60.9°F year-round, summer highs near 89.1°F, winter lows around 32.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 8.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42038 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42038's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.5 (higher than 77% 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 →