The basics
Total Population
720
Median Age
47.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$145,700
Median Property Tax
$1,885
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.91
Median Rent
$533
Home prices & appreciation
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Pandemic Gain %
11%
Recession Drop %
-13%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
12.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
47.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
13.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
151.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
36.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
28
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
77.2
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 50142: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50142?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 50142 is $145,700, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50142?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50142 is $1,885, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 50142 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 50142 cost about 1.91× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50142?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50142 is $533 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50142?
- ZIP Code 50142 averages 47.6°F year-round, summer highs near 81.8°F, winter lows around 12.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 50142 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 50142's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.2 (higher 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 →