The basics
Total Population
930
Median Age
54.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$84,900
Lower than 86%
Median Property Tax
$1,861
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.68
Lower than 81%
Median Rent
$667
Lower than 71%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87
Winter Avg Low (°F)
27.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
56.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
43.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
80.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
47.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
7.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
95.4
Higher than 93%
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 62979: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62979?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 62979 is $84,900, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62979?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62979 is $1,861, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 62979 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 62979 cost about 1.68× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62979?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62979 is $667 a month, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62979?
- ZIP Code 62979 averages 56.8°F year-round, summer highs near 87°F, winter lows around 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 7.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 62979 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 62979's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.4 (higher than 93% 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 →