The basics
Total Population
3,009
Median Age
54.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$255,000
Median Property Tax
$2,836
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.86
Median Rent
$1,263
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
63%
Appreciation 1yr %
12%
Pandemic Gain %
55%
Recession Drop %
-20%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
15.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
47.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
14.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
148.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
36.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
33.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
43.5
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 49253: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49253?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 49253 is $255,000, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49253?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49253 is $2,836, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 49253 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 49253 cost about 2.86× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49253?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49253 is $1,263 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49253?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 49253 have moved 63% over the past five years (12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49253?
- ZIP Code 49253 averages 47.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81.5°F, winter lows around 15.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 49253 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 49253's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43.5 (lower than 74% 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 →