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ZIP Code 42129

Metcalfe, Kentucky

FIPS 42129

Juniper

ZIP Code 42129 is in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 25% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 21th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$111,300

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.4

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,302

Median Age

44.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$111,300

Lower than 79%

Median Property Tax

$734

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.08

Lower than 74%

Median Rent

$573

Lower than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

-6%

Higher than 58%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-10%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

80.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

7.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.4

Higher than 75%

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 42129: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42129?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42129 is $111,300, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42129?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42129 is $734, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42129 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42129 cost about 2.08× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42129?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42129 is $573 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 42129?
Home prices in ZIP Code 42129 have moved 52% over the past five years (-6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42129?
ZIP Code 42129 averages 56.9°F year-round, summer highs near 85.2°F, winter lows around 28°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 7.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42129 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42129's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.4 (higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →