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ZIP Code 42127

Barren, Kentucky

FIPS 42127

Juniper

ZIP Code 42127 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$164,000

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

85%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

7,030

Median Age

43.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$164,000

Lower than 62%

Median Property Tax

$1,004

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.82

Higher than 72%

Median Rent

$713

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

85%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

28%

Higher than 100%

Pandemic Gain %

57%

Recession Drop %

-2.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

51.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

79.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

54.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

62.7

Near median

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 42127: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42127?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42127 is $164,000, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42127?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42127 is $1,004, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42127 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42127 cost about 3.82× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42127?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42127 is $713 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 42127?
Home prices in ZIP Code 42127 have moved 85% over the past five years (28% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42127?
ZIP Code 42127 averages 59.5°F year-round, summer highs near 89.1°F, winter lows around 30.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42127 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42127's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.7 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →