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ZIP Code 42749

Hart, Kentucky

FIPS 42749

Juniper

ZIP Code 42749 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$142,200

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.1

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,423

Median Age

48.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$142,200

Lower than 70%

Median Property Tax

$968

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.13

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$726

Lower than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.8%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-10%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

51.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

79.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

54.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.1

Higher than 84%

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 42749: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42749?
The median home value in ZIP Code 42749 is $142,200, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42749?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42749 is $968, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 42749 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 42749 cost about 3.13× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42749?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42749 is $726 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 42749?
Home prices in ZIP Code 42749 have moved 73% over the past five years (8.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42749?
ZIP Code 42749 averages 59.5°F year-round, summer highs near 89.1°F, winter lows around 30.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 42749 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 42749's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.1 (higher than 84% 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 →