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ZIP Code 42701

Hardin, Kentucky

FIPS 42701

Juniper

ZIP Code 42701 is in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 63th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$260,300

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

58.2

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

53,987

Median Age

38.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$260,300

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$1,666

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

$934

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.4%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-1.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

21

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

97.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

58.2

Lower than 59%

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 42701: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42701?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42701 is $260,300, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42701?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42701 is $1,666, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42701 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42701 cost about 3.74× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42701?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42701 is $934 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 42701?
Home prices in ZIP Code 42701 have moved 59% over the past five years (3.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42701?
ZIP Code 42701 averages 55.5°F year-round, summer highs near 84.8°F, winter lows around 26.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42701 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42701's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.2 (lower than 59% 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 →