The basics
Total Population
28,806
Median Age
40.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$177,700
Median Property Tax
$4,984
Effective Tax Rate
3%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.35
Median Rent
$1,271
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
51%
Appreciation 1yr %
0.81%
Pandemic Gain %
44%
Recession Drop %
-36%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
18.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
15.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
125.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
40.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
28.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
81.8
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 60438: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 60438?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 60438 is $177,700, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 60438?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 60438 is $4,984, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 60438 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 60438 cost about 2.35× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 60438?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 60438 is $1,271 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 60438?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 60438 have moved 51% over the past five years (0.81% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60438?
- ZIP Code 60438 averages 49.8°F year-round, summer highs near 82.1°F, winter lows around 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 60438 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 60438's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.8 (higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →