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ZIP Code 60156

McHenry, Illinois

FIPS 60156

Juniper

ZIP Code 60156 is in the top 12% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$321,900

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46.2

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

28,800

Median Age

36.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$321,900

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$7,430

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.75

Lower than 56%

Median Rent

$1,689

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.7%

Higher than 88%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

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)

39.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46.2

Lower than 71%

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 60156: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 60156?
The median home value in ZIP Code 60156 is $321,900, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 60156?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 60156 is $7,430, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 60156 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 60156 cost about 2.75× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 60156?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 60156 is $1,689 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 60156?
Home prices in ZIP Code 60156 have moved 57% over the past five years (6.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60156?
ZIP Code 60156 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 60156 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 60156's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.2 (lower than 71% 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 →