The basics
Total Population
1,502
Median Age
36.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$182,500
Median Property Tax
$1,880
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.47
Median Rent
$684
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
65%
Appreciation 1yr %
4.6%
Pandemic Gain %
27%
Recession Drop %
4%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
8.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
44.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
11.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
171.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
31.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
40.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
86.7
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 51238: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51238?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 51238 is $182,500, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51238?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51238 is $1,880, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 51238 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 51238 cost about 2.47× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51238?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51238 is $684 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51238?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 51238 have moved 65% over the past five years (4.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51238?
- ZIP Code 51238 averages 44.9°F year-round, summer highs near 80.7°F, winter lows around 8.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 40.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 51238 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 51238's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.7 (higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →