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ZIP Code 42748

Larue, Kentucky

FIPS 42748

Juniper

ZIP Code 42748 is in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$186,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51.4

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,365

Median Age

40

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$186,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,130

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.84

Near median

Median Rent

$784

Lower than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

10%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

70%

Recession Drop %

-5.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

92.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

51.4

Lower than 66%

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 42748: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42748?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42748 is $186,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42748?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42748 is $1,130, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42748 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42748 cost about 2.84× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42748?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42748 is $784 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 42748?
Home prices in ZIP Code 42748 have moved 70% over the past five years (10% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42748?
ZIP Code 42748 averages 56.7°F year-round, summer highs near 85.5°F, winter lows around 27.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42748 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42748's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.4 (lower than 66% 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 →