The basics
Total Population
1,660
Median Age
40.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$121,800
Lower than 75%
Median Property Tax
$1,930
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.02
Lower than 75%
Median Rent
$791
Lower than 60%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
26.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
56.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
58.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
98.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
42.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
10.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
91.7
Higher than 88%
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 62242: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62242?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 62242 is $121,800, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62242?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62242 is $1,930, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 62242 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 62242 cost about 2.02× the median household income, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62242?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62242 is $791 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62242?
- ZIP Code 62242 averages 56.4°F year-round, summer highs near 87.6°F, winter lows around 26.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 10.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 62242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 62242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.7 (higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →