The basics
Total Population
2,622
Median Age
40
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$238,400
Median Property Tax
$3,796
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.27
Median Rent
$862
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
38%
Appreciation 1yr %
15%
Pandemic Gain %
29%
Recession Drop %
-0.96%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81
Winter Avg Low (°F)
15
Avg Temperature (°F)
48
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
9.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
148.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
38.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
34.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
51.9
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 52253: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52253?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 52253 is $238,400, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52253?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52253 is $3,796, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 52253 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 52253 cost about 2.27× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52253?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52253 is $862 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 52253?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 52253 have moved 38% over the past five years (15% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52253?
- ZIP Code 52253 averages 48°F year-round, summer highs near 81°F, winter lows around 15°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 52253 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 52253's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.9 (lower than 66% 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 →