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ZIP Code 42420

Henderson, Kentucky

FIPS 42420

Juniper

ZIP Code 42420 is in the top 36% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 40% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 39% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$170,300

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.3

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

38,133

Median Age

40.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$170,300

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,601

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.98

Near median

Median Rent

$774

Lower than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.88%

Higher than 64%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-1.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

37.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

93.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.3

Higher than 61%

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 42420: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42420?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42420 is $170,300, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42420?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42420 is $1,601, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42420 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42420 cost about 2.98× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42420?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42420 is $774 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 42420?
Home prices in ZIP Code 42420 have moved 39% over the past five years (-0.88% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42420?
ZIP Code 42420 averages 56.6°F year-round, summer highs near 86.7°F, winter lows around 26.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42420 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42420's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.3 (higher than 61% 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 →