The basics
Total Population
3,564
Median Age
41.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$160,700
Median Property Tax
$1,628
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.61
Median Rent
$774
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
85%
Appreciation 1yr %
30%
Pandemic Gain %
58%
Recession Drop %
-5.4%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
8.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
44.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
9.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
173
Annual Precipitation (in)
30.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
41.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
86.1
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 51249: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51249?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 51249 is $160,700, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51249?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51249 is $1,628, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 51249 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 51249 cost about 2.61× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51249?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51249 is $774 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51249?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 51249 have moved 85% over the past five years (30% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51249?
- ZIP Code 51249 averages 44.5°F year-round, summer highs near 80.3°F, winter lows around 8.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 41.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 51249 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 51249's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.1 (higher than 79% 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 →