The basics
Total Population
588
Median Age
35.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$100,000
Lower than 82%
Median Property Tax
$1,500
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.54
Lower than 83%
Median Rent
$758
Lower than 64%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84
Winter Avg Low (°F)
16.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
32
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
128.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
39.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
23
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
93.2
Higher than 90%
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 52542: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 52542?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 52542 is $100,000, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 52542?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 52542 is $1,500, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 52542 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 52542 cost about 1.54× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 52542?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 52542 is $758 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 52542?
- ZIP Code 52542 averages 50.6°F year-round, summer highs near 84°F, winter lows around 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 52542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 52542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.2 (higher than 90% 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 →