The basics
Total Population
2,589
Median Age
45.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$124,400
Lower than 74%
Median Property Tax
$541
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.89
Lower than 78%
Median Rent
$688
Lower than 69%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
22
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
3.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
136.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
50.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
75.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
86.1
Higher than 79%
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 26253: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26253?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 26253 is $124,400, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26253?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26253 is $541, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 26253 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 26253 cost about 1.89× the median household income, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 26253?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 26253 is $688 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26253?
- ZIP Code 26253 averages 51.7°F year-round, summer highs near 81.8°F, winter lows around 22°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 75.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 26253 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 26253's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.1 (higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →