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ZIP Code 42629

Russell, Kentucky

FIPS 42629

Juniper

ZIP Code 42629 is in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 29th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 39% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$168,100

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.7

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,152

Median Age

48.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$168,100

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$1,129

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.61

Higher than 82%

Median Rent

$650

Lower than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

-5%

Higher than 59%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-0.32%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

25

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

110.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

57

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.7

Higher than 61%

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 42629: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42629?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42629 is $168,100, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42629?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42629 is $1,129, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42629 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42629 cost about 4.61× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42629?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42629 is $650 a month, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 42629?
Home prices in ZIP Code 42629 have moved 56% over the past five years (-5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42629?
ZIP Code 42629 averages 55.4°F year-round, summer highs near 84.4°F, winter lows around 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42629 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42629's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.7 (higher than 61% 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 →