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ZIP Code 42721

Grayson, Kentucky

FIPS 42721

Juniper

ZIP Code 42721 is in the bottom 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$130,700

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79.2

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,353

Median Age

36.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$130,700

Lower than 73%

Median Property Tax

$843

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.64

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$590

Lower than 74%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

110.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

9.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.2

Higher than 69%

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 42721: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42721?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42721 is $130,700, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42721?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42721 is $843, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42721 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42721 cost about 2.64× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42721?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42721 is $590 a month, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42721?
ZIP Code 42721 averages 53.8°F year-round, summer highs near 84.4°F, winter lows around 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 9.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42721 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42721's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.2 (higher than 69% 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 →