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ZIP Code 42635

McCreary, Kentucky

FIPS 42635

Juniper

ZIP Code 42635 is in the top 37% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 15th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$91,300

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.6

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,736

Median Age

44.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$91,300

Lower than 85%

Median Property Tax

$519

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.74

Higher than 70%

Median Rent

$475

Lower than 77%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

119.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

56.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.6

Lower 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 42635: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42635?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42635 is $91,300, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42635?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42635 is $519, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42635 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42635 cost about 3.74× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42635?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42635 is $475 a month, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42635?
ZIP Code 42635 averages 54.9°F year-round, summer highs near 83.9°F, winter lows around 25.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42635 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42635's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.6 (lower 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 →