The basics
Total Population
4,072
Median Age
43.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$98,500
Median Property Tax
$458
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.39
Median Rent
$646
Home prices & appreciation
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Pandemic Gain %
12%
Recession Drop %
-12%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
28.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
58.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
43.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
81.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
51.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
6.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
91
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 72542: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 72542?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 72542 is $98,500, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 72542?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 72542 is $458, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 72542 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 72542 cost about 2.39× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 72542?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 72542 is $646 a month, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 72542?
- ZIP Code 72542 averages 58.4°F year-round, summer highs near 87.8°F, winter lows around 28.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 6.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 72542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 72542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91 (higher than 87% 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 →