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ZIP Code 60142

McHenry, Illinois

FIPS 60142

Juniper

ZIP Code 60142 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$339,900

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.1

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

29,692

Median Age

49.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$339,900

Higher than 75%

Median Property Tax

$7,690

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.79

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,613

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.6%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-36%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

21.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

135.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.1

Higher than 62%

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 60142: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 60142?
The median home value in ZIP Code 60142 is $339,900, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 60142?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 60142 is $7,690, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 60142 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 60142 cost about 3.79× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 60142?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 60142 is $1,613 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 60142?
Home prices in ZIP Code 60142 have moved 58% over the past five years (8.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60142?
ZIP Code 60142 averages 49.1°F year-round, summer highs near 82.1°F, winter lows around 17°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 35.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 60142 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 60142's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.1 (higher than 62% 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 →