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ZIP Code 42056

Ballard, Kentucky

FIPS 42056

Juniper

ZIP Code 42056 is in the top 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$131,300

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96.9

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,450

Median Age

52.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$131,300

Lower than 73%

Median Property Tax

$759

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.31

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-3.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

41.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

80.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

7.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96.9

Higher than 95%

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 42056: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42056?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42056 is $131,300, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42056?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42056 is $759, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42056 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42056 cost about 2.31× the median household income, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42056?
ZIP Code 42056 averages 57.9°F year-round, summer highs near 87.7°F, winter lows around 28.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 7.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42056 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42056's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.9 (higher than 95% 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 →