The basics
Total Population
226
Median Age
60.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$160,900
Lower than 64%
Median Property Tax
$1,591
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.74
Lower than 80%
Median Rent
$735
Lower than 66%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
13
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
22.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
151.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
35.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
27.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
93.7
Higher than 91%
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 50042: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50042?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 50042 is $160,900, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50042?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50042 is $1,591, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 50042 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 50042 cost about 1.74× the median household income, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50042?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50042 is $735 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50042?
- ZIP Code 50042 averages 49.3°F year-round, summer highs near 84.4°F, winter lows around 13°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 50042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 50042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.7 (higher than 91% 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 →