The basics
Total Population
30,514
Median Age
35.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$267,300
Median Property Tax
$6,305
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.75
Median Rent
$1,858
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
54%
Appreciation 1yr %
5.4%
Pandemic Gain %
43%
Recession Drop %
-37%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
19.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
16.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
134.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
39.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
27.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
78.3
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 60538: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 60538?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 60538 is $267,300, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 60538?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 60538 is $6,305, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 60538 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 60538 cost about 2.75× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 60538?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 60538 is $1,858 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 60538?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 60538 have moved 54% over the past five years (5.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60538?
- ZIP Code 60538 averages 50.2°F year-round, summer highs near 82.2°F, winter lows around 19.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 60538 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 60538's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.3 (higher than 67% 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 →