The basics
Total Population
802
Median Age
59.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$381,500
Median Property Tax
$3,987
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.23
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
28%
Recession Drop %
-18%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
86.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
18.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
52.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
33.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
134.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
34.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
27.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
69.5
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 51542: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51542?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 51542 is $381,500, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51542?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51542 is $3,987, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 51542 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 51542 cost about 3.23× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51542?
- ZIP Code 51542 averages 52.4°F year-round, summer highs near 86.1°F, winter lows around 18.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 51542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 51542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →