The basics
Total Population
379
Median Age
38.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$190,900
Near median
Median Property Tax
$1,750
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2
Lower than 75%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
9.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
46
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
18.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
168.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
29.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
34.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
93.7
Higher than 91%
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
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Housing
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Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 51242: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51242?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 51242 is $190,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51242?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51242 is $1,750, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 51242 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 51242 cost about 2× the median household income, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51242?
- ZIP Code 51242 averages 46°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 9.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 51242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 51242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.7 (higher than 91% 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 →