The basics
Total Population
14,750
Median Age
37.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$183,700
Median Property Tax
$1,848
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.01
Median Rent
$806
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
60%
Appreciation 1yr %
5%
Pandemic Gain %
47%
Recession Drop %
-23%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
17.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
47.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
9.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
148
Annual Precipitation (in)
39.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
44.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
51.8
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 49242: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49242?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 49242 is $183,700, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49242?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49242 is $1,848, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 49242 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 49242 cost about 3.01× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49242?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49242 is $806 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49242?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 49242 have moved 60% over the past five years (5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49242?
- ZIP Code 49242 averages 47.9°F year-round, summer highs near 80.4°F, winter lows around 17.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 44.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 49242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 49242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.8 (lower 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 →