The basics
Total Population
3,462
Median Age
48.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$224,000
Median Property Tax
$2,156
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.72
Median Rent
$1,573
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
65%
Appreciation 1yr %
18%
Pandemic Gain %
45%
Recession Drop %
-28%
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)
37.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
44.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
24.6
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 49249: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49249?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 49249 is $224,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49249?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49249 is $2,156, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 49249 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 49249 cost about 2.72× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49249?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49249 is $1,573 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49249?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 49249 have moved 65% over the past five years (18% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49249?
- ZIP Code 49249 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 49249 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 49249's FEMA National Risk Index score is 24.6 (lower than 88% 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 →