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ZIP Code 42649

McCreary, Kentucky

FIPS 42649

Juniper

ZIP Code 42649 is in the top 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 17th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$98,200

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

58.8

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,003

Median Age

37.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$98,200

Lower than 83%

Median Property Tax

$671

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.56

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$443

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

58.8

Lower than 58%

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 42649: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42649?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42649 is $98,200, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42649?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42649 is $671, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42649 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42649 cost about 2.56× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42649?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42649 is $443 a month, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42649?
ZIP Code 42649 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 42649 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42649's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.8 (lower than 58% 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 →