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ZIP Code 42345

Muhlenberg, Kentucky

FIPS 42345

Juniper

ZIP Code 42345 is in the top 22% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 28% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 29th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$138,500

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

64.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

11,440

Median Age

44.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$138,500

Lower than 71%

Median Property Tax

$1,000

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.23

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$726

Lower than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.8%

Higher than 72%

Pandemic Gain %

25%

Recession Drop %

-4.4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

56

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

47.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

97.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

64.1

Near median

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 42345: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42345?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42345 is $138,500, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42345?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42345 is $1,000, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42345 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42345 cost about 2.23× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42345?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42345 is $726 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 42345?
Home prices in ZIP Code 42345 have moved 53% over the past five years (1.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42345?
ZIP Code 42345 averages 56°F year-round, summer highs near 87.6°F, winter lows around 25.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42345 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42345's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.1 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →