The basics
Total Population
2,640
Median Age
46.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$93,500
Median Property Tax
$550
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.71
Median Rent
$762
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
42%
Recession Drop %
-14%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
85.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
24
Avg Temperature (°F)
54.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
27.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
98.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
44.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
15.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
41.1
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 47879: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 47879?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 47879 is $93,500, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 47879?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 47879 is $550, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 47879 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 47879 cost about 1.71× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 47879?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 47879 is $762 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 47879?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 47879 have moved 42% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 47879?
- ZIP Code 47879 averages 54.6°F year-round, summer highs near 85.1°F, winter lows around 24°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 15.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 47879 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 47879's FEMA National Risk Index score is 41.1 (lower than 76% 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 →