The basics
Total Population
32,665
Median Age
42
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$125,100
Median Property Tax
$2,680
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.89
Median Rent
$926
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
45%
Appreciation 1yr %
6.5%
Pandemic Gain %
30%
Recession Drop %
-3.8%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
83.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
22.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
53
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
26.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
109.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
40.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
13.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
54.6
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 62521: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62521?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 62521 is $125,100, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62521?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62521 is $2,680, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 62521 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 62521 cost about 1.89× the median household income, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62521?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62521 is $926 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 62521?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 62521 have moved 45% over the past five years (6.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62521?
- ZIP Code 62521 averages 53°F year-round, summer highs near 83.5°F, winter lows around 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 62521 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 62521's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.6 (lower than 63% 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 →