The basics
Total Population
2,282
Median Age
35.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$204,400
Median Property Tax
$2,339
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.82
Median Rent
$794
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
38%
Appreciation 1yr %
-6.3%
Pandemic Gain %
41%
Recession Drop %
-12%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
83.9
Winter Avg Low (°F)
12.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
23.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
153.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
34.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
28.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
82
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 51579: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 51579?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 51579 is $204,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 51579?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 51579 is $2,339, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 51579 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 51579 cost about 2.82× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 51579?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 51579 is $794 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 51579?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 51579 have moved 38% over the past five years (-6.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 51579?
- ZIP Code 51579 averages 49.1°F year-round, summer highs near 83.9°F, winter lows around 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 51579 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 51579's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82 (higher than 73% 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 →