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ZIP Code 42236

Christian, Kentucky

FIPS 42236

Juniper

ZIP Code 42236 is in the top 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$118,000

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85.7

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

931

Median Age

35.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$118,000

Lower than 77%

Median Property Tax

$810

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.71

Lower than 81%

Median Rent

$864

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

41.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

87.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

85.7

Higher than 78%

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 42236: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42236?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42236 is $118,000, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42236?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42236 is $810, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42236 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42236 cost about 1.71× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42236?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42236 is $864 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42236?
ZIP Code 42236 averages 58.3°F year-round, summer highs near 86.8°F, winter lows around 29.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42236 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42236's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.7 (higher than 78% 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 →