The basics
Total Population
1,804
Median Age
41.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$234,300
Median Property Tax
$2,754
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.44
Median Rent
$1,085
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
55%
Appreciation 1yr %
8.4%
Pandemic Gain %
50%
Recession Drop %
2.7%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
10.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
45.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
8.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
163.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
38.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
35.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
80.5
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 52042: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52042?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 52042 is $234,300, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52042?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52042 is $2,754, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 52042 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 52042 cost about 2.44× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52042?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52042 is $1,085 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 52042?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 52042 have moved 55% over the past five years (8.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52042?
- ZIP Code 52042 averages 45.9°F year-round, summer highs near 80.7°F, winter lows around 10.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 35.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 52042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 52042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.5 (higher than 71% 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 →