The basics
Total Population
1,600
Median Age
51.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$83,000
Lower than 87%
Median Property Tax
$713
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.27
Lower than 69%
Median Rent
$815
Lower than 58%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
90.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
37.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
64.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
74.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
34.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
46.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
36.1
Lower than 80%
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 31042: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 31042?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 31042 is $83,000, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 31042?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 31042 is $713, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 31042 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 31042 cost about 2.27× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 31042?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 31042 is $815 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 31042?
- ZIP Code 31042 averages 64.8°F year-round, summer highs near 90.4°F, winter lows around 37.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 31042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 31042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 36.1 (lower than 80% 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 →