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ZIP Code 42461

Union, Kentucky

FIPS 42461

Juniper

ZIP Code 42461 is in the top 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 19th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$104,000

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.9

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,285

Median Age

43.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$104,000

Lower than 81%

Median Property Tax

$750

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.18

Lower than 71%

Median Rent

$609

Lower than 73%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

43.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

80.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

7.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.9

Higher than 73%

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 42461: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42461?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42461 is $104,000, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42461?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42461 is $750, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42461 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42461 cost about 2.18× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42461?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42461 is $609 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42461?
ZIP Code 42461 averages 56.8°F year-round, summer highs near 87°F, winter lows around 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 7.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42461 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42461's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.9 (higher than 73% 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 →