The basics
Total Population
326
Median Age
38.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$225,000
Near median
Median Property Tax
$1,950
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.35
Higher than 62%
Median Rent
$856
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
13.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
47.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
11
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
156.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
37.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
30
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
84.8
Higher than 77%
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 50242: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50242?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 50242 is $225,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50242?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50242 is $1,950, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 50242 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 50242 cost about 3.35× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50242?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50242 is $856 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50242?
- ZIP Code 50242 averages 47.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 50242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 50242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.8 (higher than 77% 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 →