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ZIP Code 42236

Christian, Kentucky

ZCTA 42236

Juniper

ZIP Code 42236 is in the highest 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 9% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the lowest 32% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$68,819

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

1.71×

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

85.7

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 42236, in Christian, Kentucky.

The basics

Total Population

931

Median Age

35.2

Population Density

14.71

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$810

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.69%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$864

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

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

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

85.7

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 42236: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42236?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42236 is $810, an effective rate of 0.69% 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 91% 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, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 42236?
ZIP Code 42236 has a population of 931, about 14.71 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 35.2.
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 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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