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ZIP Code 42053

McCracken, Kentucky

FIPS 42053

Juniper

ZIP Code 42053 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the top 32% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$174,300

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.1

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,307

Median Age

43.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$174,300

Lower than 58%

Median Property Tax

$1,047

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.16

Lower than 72%

Median Rent

$924

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.7%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-5.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

43

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

84.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

8.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.1

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 42053: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42053?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42053 is $174,300, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42053?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42053 is $1,047, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42053 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42053 cost about 2.16× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42053?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42053 is $924 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 42053?
Home prices in ZIP Code 42053 have moved 46% over the past five years (7.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42053?
ZIP Code 42053 averages 58.2°F year-round, summer highs near 87.8°F, winter lows around 28.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 8.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42053 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42053's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.1 (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 →