The basics
Total Population
42,252
Median Age
41.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$550,600
Median Property Tax
$10,001
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.5
Median Rent
$1,980
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
52%
Appreciation 1yr %
5.7%
Pandemic Gain %
33%
Recession Drop %
-16%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84
Winter Avg Low (°F)
19.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
17
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
143.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
40.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
24.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
60.7
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 60540: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 60540?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 60540 is $550,600, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 60540?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 60540 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 60540 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 60540 cost about 3.5× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 60540?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 60540 is $1,980 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 60540?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 60540 have moved 52% over the past five years (5.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60540?
- ZIP Code 60540 averages 51.1°F year-round, summer highs near 84°F, winter lows around 19.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 60540 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 60540's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.7 (lower than 56% 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 →