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ZIP Code 42266

Christian, Kentucky

ZCTA 42266

Juniper

ZIP Code 42266 is in the highest 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 39% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$71,250

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

3.23×

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

86.5

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 42266, in Christian, Kentucky.

The basics

Total Population

2,956

Median Age

33.8

Population Density

40.72

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

$1,436

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.62%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$923

Lower than 61% 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)

87.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

43

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

80.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.2

Flood & disaster risk

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

86.5

Higher than 80% 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 42266: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42266?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42266 is $1,436, an effective rate of 0.62% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42266 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42266 cost about 3.23× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42266?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42266 is $923 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 42266?
ZIP Code 42266 has a population of 2,956, about 40.72 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 33.8.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42266?
ZIP Code 42266 averages 58.4°F year-round, summer highs near 87.6°F, winter lows around 29.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42266 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42266's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.5 (higher than 80% 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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