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ZIP Code 42240

Christian, Kentucky

ZCTA 42240

Juniper

ZIP Code 42240 is in the highest 29% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 16% nationally for median income. And it sits in the lowest 20% nationally for typical home value.

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

$220,535

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

62%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

81

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 42240, in Christian, Kentucky.

The basics

Total Population

41,415

Median Age

35.1

Population Density

149.39

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$1,136

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.65%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.38×

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$51,534

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$893

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

5.2%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

46%

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

3.8%

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)

51.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.2

Flood & disaster risk

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

81

Higher than 71% 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 42240: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 42240?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 42240 today is $220,535, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42240?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42240 is $1,136, an effective rate of 0.65% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42240 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42240 cost about 3.38× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42240?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42240 is $893 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 42240?
Home prices in ZIP Code 42240 have moved 62% over the past five years (5.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 42240?
ZIP Code 42240 has a population of 41,415, about 149.39 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 35.1.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42240?
ZIP Code 42240 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 42240 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42240's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81 (higher than 71% 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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