The basics
Total Population
3,329
Median Age
54.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$176,600
Median Property Tax
$1,796
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.48
Median Rent
$813
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
111%
Appreciation 1yr %
47%
Pandemic Gain %
52%
Recession Drop %
-12%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
75
Winter Avg Low (°F)
9.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
42
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
188.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
31.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
42.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
50.6
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
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Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 49878: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49878?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 49878 is $176,600, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49878?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49878 is $1,796, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 49878 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 49878 cost about 2.48× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49878?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49878 is $813 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49878?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 49878 have moved 111% over the past five years (47% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49878?
- ZIP Code 49878 averages 42°F year-round, summer highs near 75°F, winter lows around 9.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 42.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 49878 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 49878's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.6 (lower than 67% 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 →