The basics
Total Population
19,293
Median Age
44.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$173,600
Median Property Tax
$815
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.62
Median Rent
$782
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
65%
Appreciation 1yr %
8.2%
Pandemic Gain %
49%
Recession Drop %
-3.4%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
28.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
58
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
33
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
86.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
55
Annual Snowfall (in)
5.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
93.8
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 38242: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38242?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 38242 is $173,600, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38242?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38242 is $815, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 38242 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 38242 cost about 3.62× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38242?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38242 is $782 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 38242?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 38242 have moved 65% over the past five years (8.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38242?
- ZIP Code 38242 averages 58°F year-round, summer highs near 87.1°F, winter lows around 28.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 38242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 38242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.8 (higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →