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ZIP Code 42501

Pulaski, Kentucky

FIPS 42501

Juniper

ZIP Code 42501 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$142,200

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.8

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,214

Median Age

40.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$142,200

Lower than 70%

Median Property Tax

$1,008

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.9

Near median

Median Rent

$748

Lower than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-3.4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

93.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

10.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76.8

Higher than 66%

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 42501: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42501?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42501 is $142,200, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42501?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42501 is $1,008, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42501 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42501 cost about 2.9× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42501?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42501 is $748 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 42501?
Home prices in ZIP Code 42501 have moved 63% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42501?
ZIP Code 42501 averages 58.3°F year-round, summer highs near 85.4°F, winter lows around 31.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 10.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42501 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42501's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.8 (higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →