The basics
Total Population
3,034
Median Age
42.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$126,000
Median Property Tax
$1,453
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.06
Median Rent
$777
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
52%
Recession Drop %
-7.4%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
11.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
47.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
12.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
153.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
33.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
32.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
90.7
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 50579: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 50579?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 50579 is $126,000, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 50579?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 50579 is $1,453, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 50579 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 50579 cost about 2.06× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 50579?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 50579 is $777 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 50579?
- ZIP Code 50579 averages 47.2°F year-round, summer highs near 81.1°F, winter lows around 11.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 32.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 50579 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 50579's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.7 (higher than 86% 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 →