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ZIP Code 60478

Cook, Illinois

FIPS 60478

Juniper

ZIP Code 60478 is in the top 14% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$192,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85.1

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,390

Median Age

40.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$192,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$5,190

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.57

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$1,709

Higher than 88%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.9%

Higher than 86%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

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)

41.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

85.1

Higher than 78%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 60478: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 60478?
The median home value in ZIP Code 60478 is $192,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 60478?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 60478 is $5,190, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 60478 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 60478 cost about 2.57× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 60478?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 60478 is $1,709 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 60478?
Home prices in ZIP Code 60478 have moved 57% over the past five years (5.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60478?
ZIP Code 60478 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 60478 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 60478's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.1 (higher than 78% 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 →