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ZIP Code 42642

Russell, Kentucky

FIPS 42642

Juniper

ZIP Code 42642 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$152,600

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.8

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

13,459

Median Age

38.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$152,600

Lower than 67%

Median Property Tax

$847

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.9

Near median

Median Rent

$691

Lower than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.3%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-3.1%

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

65.8

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 42642: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42642?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42642 is $152,600, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42642?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42642 is $847, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42642 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42642 cost about 2.9× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42642?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42642 is $691 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 42642?
Home prices in ZIP Code 42642 have moved 78% over the past five years (5.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42642?
ZIP Code 42642 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 42642 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42642's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.8 (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 →