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ZIP Code 60048

Lake, Illinois

FIPS 60048

Juniper

ZIP Code 60048 is in the top 12% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$551,200

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

29,124

Median Age

42.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$551,200

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.17

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$1,666

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.6%

Higher than 88%

Pandemic Gain %

24%

Recession Drop %

-22%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

133.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

43.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.2

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 60048: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 60048?
The median home value in ZIP Code 60048 is $551,200, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 60048?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 60048 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 60048 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 60048 cost about 3.17× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 60048?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 60048 is $1,666 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 60048?
Home prices in ZIP Code 60048 have moved 43% over the past five years (6.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60048?
ZIP Code 60048 averages 48.4°F year-round, summer highs near 79.3°F, winter lows around 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 43.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 60048 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 60048's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →