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ZIP Code 42539

Casey, Kentucky

FIPS 42539

Juniper

ZIP Code 42539 is in the top 34% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$130,500

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.6

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

9,249

Median Age

42.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$130,500

Lower than 73%

Median Property Tax

$738

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.19

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$674

Lower than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.09%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

17%

Recession Drop %

-4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

34.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

111.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

54.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

13.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.6

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 42539: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42539?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42539 is $130,500, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42539?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42539 is $738, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42539 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42539 cost about 3.19× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42539?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42539 is $674 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 42539?
Home prices in ZIP Code 42539 have moved 40% over the past five years (0.09% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42539?
ZIP Code 42539 averages 55.6°F year-round, summer highs near 86.6°F, winter lows around 25.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42539 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42539's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.6 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →