The basics
Total Population
941
Median Age
48.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$223,000
Median Property Tax
$5,000
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.73
Median Rent
$878
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
33%
Appreciation 1yr %
-6.1%
Pandemic Gain %
9%
Recession Drop %
-31%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
16.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
47.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
8.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
143.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
37.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
29.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
70
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 60550: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 60550?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 60550 is $223,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 60550?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 60550 is $5,000, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 60550 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 60550 cost about 2.73× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 60550?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 60550 is $878 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 60550?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 60550 have moved 33% over the past five years (-6.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60550?
- ZIP Code 60550 averages 47.8°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 16.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 29.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 60550 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 60550's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70 (higher 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 →