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ZIP Code 42156

Barren, Kentucky

FIPS 42156

Juniper

ZIP Code 42156 is in the top 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 24% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$211,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

83.9

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

235

Median Age

53.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$211,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,042

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.16

Lower than 72%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

57.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

87.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.9

Higher than 76%

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 42156: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42156?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42156 is $211,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42156?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42156 is $1,042, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42156 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42156 cost about 2.16× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42156?
ZIP Code 42156 averages 57.4°F year-round, summer highs near 87°F, winter lows around 28.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42156 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42156's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.9 (higher than 76% 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 →