The basics
Total Population
4,513
Median Age
44.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$134,700
Lower than 72%
Median Property Tax
$1,326
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.42
Lower than 65%
Median Rent
$693
Lower than 69%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
19.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
48.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
6.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
151.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
45.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
34.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
64.5
Near median
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 16242: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 16242?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 16242 is $134,700, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 16242?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 16242 is $1,326, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 16242 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 16242 cost about 2.42× the median household income, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 16242?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 16242 is $693 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 16242?
- ZIP Code 16242 averages 48.7°F year-round, summer highs near 80.5°F, winter lows around 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 16242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 16242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →