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ZIP Code 60115

DeKalb, Illinois

FIPS 60115

Juniper

ZIP Code 60115 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 61th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$208,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

72

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

42,536

Median Age

26.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$208,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$5,694

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.43

Higher than 80%

Median Rent

$1,018

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.8%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-32%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

140.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

72

Higher than 59%

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 60115: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 60115?
The median home value in ZIP Code 60115 is $208,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 60115?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 60115 is $5,694, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 60115 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 60115 cost about 4.43× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 60115?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 60115 is $1,018 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 60115?
Home prices in ZIP Code 60115 have moved 61% over the past five years (8.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60115?
ZIP Code 60115 averages 48.6°F year-round, summer highs near 81.4°F, winter lows around 16.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 60115 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 60115's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72 (higher than 59% 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 →