The basics
Total Population
13,705
Median Age
41.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$602,100
Median Property Tax
$4,805
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.9
Median Rent
$2,407
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
33%
Appreciation 1yr %
-1.9%
Pandemic Gain %
30%
Recession Drop %
-21%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
77.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
8.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
44.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
158.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
33.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
40.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
44
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 55042: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 55042?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 55042 is $602,100, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 55042?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 55042 is $4,805, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 55042 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 55042 cost about 3.9× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 55042?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 55042 is $2,407 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 55042?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 55042 have moved 33% over the past five years (-1.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 55042?
- ZIP Code 55042 averages 44.3°F year-round, summer highs near 77.6°F, winter lows around 8.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 40.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 55042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 55042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 44 (lower 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 →