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ZIP Code 42462

Union, Kentucky

FIPS 42462

Juniper

ZIP Code 42462 is in the top 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 29th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$137,300

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

90.8

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,546

Median Age

40.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$137,300

Lower than 71%

Median Property Tax

$1,092

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.07

Lower than 74%

Median Rent

$975

Higher than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-4.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

39.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

85.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

46

Annual Snowfall (in)

12.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

90.8

Higher than 86%

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 42462: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42462?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42462 is $137,300, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42462?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42462 is $1,092, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42462 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42462 cost about 2.07× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42462?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42462 is $975 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42462?
ZIP Code 42462 averages 57.1°F year-round, summer highs near 86.3°F, winter lows around 28°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 12.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42462 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42462's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.8 (higher than 86% 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 →