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ZIP Code 60135

DeKalb, Illinois

FIPS 60135

Juniper

ZIP Code 60135 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 37% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 62th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$254,000

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75.3

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,274

Median Age

38.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$254,000

Higher than 62%

Median Property Tax

$5,962

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.59

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$940

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.9%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-33%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

146.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

38

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75.3

Higher than 63%

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 60135: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 60135?
The median home value in ZIP Code 60135 is $254,000, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 60135?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 60135 is $5,962, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 60135 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 60135 cost about 2.59× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 60135?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 60135 is $940 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 60135?
Home prices in ZIP Code 60135 have moved 61% over the past five years (9.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60135?
ZIP Code 60135 averages 48.2°F year-round, summer highs near 81.7°F, winter lows around 15.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 60135 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 60135's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.3 (higher 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 →