The basics
Total Population
3,797
Median Age
38.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$129,400
Median Property Tax
$1,905
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.06
Median Rent
$872
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
39%
Appreciation 1yr %
-9.2%
Pandemic Gain %
43%
Recession Drop %
-36%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
83.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
16.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
48.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
19.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
147.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
38.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
32
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
51.2
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 49256: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49256?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 49256 is $129,400, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49256?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49256 is $1,905, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 49256 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 49256 cost about 2.06× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49256?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49256 is $872 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49256?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 49256 have moved 39% over the past five years (-9.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49256?
- ZIP Code 49256 averages 48.4°F year-round, summer highs near 83.4°F, winter lows around 16.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 32 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 49256 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 49256's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.2 (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 →