The basics
Total Population
426
Median Age
62
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$180,400
Lower than 56%
Median Property Tax
$1,271
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.51
Higher than 81%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
75
Winter Avg Low (°F)
9.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
41
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
192.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
33.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
98.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
46.2
Lower than 71%
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 49838: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49838?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 49838 is $180,400, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49838?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49838 is $1,271, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 49838 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 49838 cost about 4.51× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49838?
- ZIP Code 49838 averages 41°F year-round, summer highs near 75°F, winter lows around 9.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 98.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 49838 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 49838's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.2 (lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →