The basics
Total Population
4,564
Median Age
42.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$160,800
Median Property Tax
$1,780
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.21
Median Rent
$789
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
68%
Appreciation 1yr %
11%
Pandemic Gain %
44%
Recession Drop %
-20%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
19.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
48.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
13.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
145.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
39.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
41.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
62.4
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 49042: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49042?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 49042 is $160,800, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49042?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49042 is $1,780, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 49042 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 49042 cost about 2.21× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49042?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49042 is $789 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49042?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 49042 have moved 68% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49042?
- ZIP Code 49042 averages 48.5°F year-round, summer highs near 80.4°F, winter lows around 19.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 41.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 49042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 49042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.4 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →