The basics
Total Population
602
Median Age
43.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$273,400
Higher than 65%
Median Property Tax
$4,202
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.84
Near median
Median Rent
$1,222
Higher than 73%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
12.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
43.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
3.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
167.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
40.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
87.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
52.5
Lower than 65%
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 05042: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05042?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 05042 is $273,400, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05042?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05042 is $4,202, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 05042 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 05042 cost about 2.84× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05042?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05042 is $1,222 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05042?
- ZIP Code 05042 averages 43.9°F year-round, summer highs near 79.4°F, winter lows around 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 87.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 05042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 05042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.5 (lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →