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ZIP Code 42544

Pulaski, Kentucky

FIPS 42544

Juniper

ZIP Code 42544 is in the top 40% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 37th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$170,400

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57.3

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,520

Median Age

50.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$170,400

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$899

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.8

Near median

Median Rent

$764

Lower than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-1.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

98.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

14.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57.3

Lower than 60%

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 42544: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42544?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42544 is $170,400, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42544?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42544 is $899, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42544 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42544 cost about 2.8× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42544?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42544 is $764 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42544?
ZIP Code 42544 averages 56.4°F year-round, summer highs near 85.1°F, winter lows around 28.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 14.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42544 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42544's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.3 (lower than 60% 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 →