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ZIP Code 42240

Christian, Kentucky

FIPS 42240

Juniper

ZIP Code 42240 is in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$174,200

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.6

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

41,415

Median Age

35.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$174,200

Lower than 58%

Median Property Tax

$1,136

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.38

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$893

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.2%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-3.8%

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)

51.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.6

Higher than 74%

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 42240: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42240?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42240 is $174,200, lower than 58% 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 1% 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 62% 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, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
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.
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 82.6 (higher than 74% 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 →