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ZIP Code 42141

Barren, Kentucky

FIPS 42141

Juniper

ZIP Code 42141 is in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 38% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$184,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

31,506

Median Age

40.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$184,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,262

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.49

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$857

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.9%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-3.2%

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

66.2

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 42141: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42141?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42141 is $184,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42141?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42141 is $1,262, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42141 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42141 cost about 3.49× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42141?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42141 is $857 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 42141?
Home prices in ZIP Code 42141 have moved 53% over the past five years (-1.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42141?
ZIP Code 42141 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 42141 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42141's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.2 (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 →