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ZIP Code 42344

Muhlenberg, Kentucky

FIPS 42344

Juniper

ZIP Code 42344 is in the top 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 25% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 14th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$83,900

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.8

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

763

Median Age

48.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$83,900

Lower than 86%

Median Property Tax

$609

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.05

Lower than 74%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

52.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

79.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

9.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.8

Higher than 75%

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 42344: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42344?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42344 is $83,900, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42344?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42344 is $609, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42344 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42344 cost about 2.05× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42344?
ZIP Code 42344 averages 59.5°F year-round, summer highs near 88.1°F, winter lows around 30.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 9.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42344 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42344's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.8 (higher than 75% 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 →