The basics
Total Population
5,124
Median Age
42.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$140,400
Median Property Tax
$807
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.39
Median Rent
$671
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
60%
Recession Drop %
-3.4%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
86.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
28.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
57
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
44
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
90.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
54.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
4.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
77.3
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 42256: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 42256?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 42256 is $140,400, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 42256?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 42256 is $807, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 42256 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 42256 cost about 2.39× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 42256?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 42256 is $671 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 42256?
- ZIP Code 42256 averages 57°F year-round, summer highs near 86.4°F, winter lows around 28.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 42256 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 42256's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.3 (higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →