The basics
Total Population
9,652
Median Age
41.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$119,400
Median Property Tax
$902
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.1
Median Rent
$742
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
50%
Appreciation 1yr %
6.6%
Pandemic Gain %
38%
Recession Drop %
-4.8%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
83
Winter Avg Low (°F)
19.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
19.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
116.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
43.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
15.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
71.2
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 47842: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 47842?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 47842 is $119,400, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 47842?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 47842 is $902, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 47842 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 47842 cost about 2.1× the median household income, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 47842?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 47842 is $742 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 47842?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 47842 have moved 50% over the past five years (6.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 47842?
- ZIP Code 47842 averages 51.4°F year-round, summer highs near 83°F, winter lows around 19.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 15.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 47842 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 47842's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.2 (higher than 57% 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 →