The basics
Total Population
2,635
Median Age
38.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$122,500
Lower than 75%
Median Property Tax
$1,361
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.4
Lower than 66%
Median Rent
$463
Lower than 77%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
93
Winter Avg Low (°F)
38.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
67.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
102.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
41.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
54
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
68.5
Near median
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
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 31542: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 31542?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 31542 is $122,500, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 31542?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 31542 is $1,361, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 31542 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 31542 cost about 2.4× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 31542?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 31542 is $463 a month, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 31542?
- ZIP Code 31542 averages 67.3°F year-round, summer highs near 93°F, winter lows around 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 31542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 31542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →