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ZIP Code 42553

Pulaski, Kentucky

FIPS 42553

Juniper

ZIP Code 42553 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 37% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$154,500

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

83%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75.1

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,649

Median Age

37.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$154,500

Lower than 66%

Median Property Tax

$1,017

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.93

Near median

Median Rent

$942

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

83%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

12%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-0.61%

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)

53.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75.1

Higher than 63%

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 42553: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42553?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42553 is $154,500, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42553?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42553 is $1,017, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42553 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42553 cost about 2.93× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42553?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42553 is $942 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 42553?
Home prices in ZIP Code 42553 have moved 83% over the past five years (12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42553?
ZIP Code 42553 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 5.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42553 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42553's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.1 (higher than 63% 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 →