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ZIP Code 60520

DeKalb, Illinois

FIPS 60520

Juniper

ZIP Code 60520 is in the top 36% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$320,500

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

37%

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

61.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

2,979

Median Age

37.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$320,500

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$6,488

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.24

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$1,340

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

37%

Higher than 59%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.91%

Higher than 64%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-36%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

141.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

29.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

61.4

Near median

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 60520: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 60520?
The median home value in ZIP Code 60520 is $320,500, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 60520?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 60520 is $6,488, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 60520 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 60520 cost about 3.24× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 60520?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 60520 is $1,340 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 60520?
Home prices in ZIP Code 60520 have moved 37% over the past five years (-0.91% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60520?
ZIP Code 60520 averages 49.4°F year-round, summer highs near 82.7°F, winter lows around 17.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 29.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 60520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 60520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61.4 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →