The basics
Total Population
859
Median Age
46.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$138,400
Lower than 71%
Median Property Tax
$2,000
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.52
Lower than 62%
Median Rent
$607
Lower than 73%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
83.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
10.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
47
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
15.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
161.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
34.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
31.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
78.1
Higher than 67%
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 50542: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50542?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 50542 is $138,400, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50542?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50542 is $2,000, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 50542 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 50542 cost about 2.52× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50542?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50542 is $607 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50542?
- ZIP Code 50542 averages 47°F year-round, summer highs near 83.1°F, winter lows around 10.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 31.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 50542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 50542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.1 (higher than 67% 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 →