The basics
Total Population
965
Median Age
46.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$162,800
Median Property Tax
$1,613
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.28
Median Rent
$1,094
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
17%
Recession Drop %
-45%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
19.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
12.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
131.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
29.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
32
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
41.4
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 49279: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49279?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 49279 is $162,800, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49279?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49279 is $1,613, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 49279 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 49279 cost about 2.28× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49279?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49279 is $1,094 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49279?
- ZIP Code 49279 averages 49.3°F year-round, summer highs near 81.5°F, winter lows around 19.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 32 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 49279 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 49279's FEMA National Risk Index score is 41.4 (lower than 76% 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 →