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ZIP Code 42087

Ballard, Kentucky

FIPS 42087

Juniper

ZIP Code 42087 is in the top 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$143,500

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

90.8

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,089

Median Age

42.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$143,500

Lower than 70%

Median Property Tax

$1,002

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.44

Lower than 64%

Median Rent

$729

Lower than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

47.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

87.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

51

Annual Snowfall (in)

8.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

90.8

Higher than 86%

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 42087: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42087?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42087 is $143,500, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42087?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42087 is $1,002, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42087 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42087 cost about 2.44× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42087?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42087 is $729 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42087?
ZIP Code 42087 averages 58.2°F year-round, summer highs near 88.6°F, winter lows around 28.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 8.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42087 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42087's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.8 (higher than 86% 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 →