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ZIP Code 60550

DeKalb, Illinois

FIPS 60550

Juniper

ZIP Code 60550 is in the 58th percentile nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$223,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

33%

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

941

Median Age

48.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$223,000

Near median

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

Lower than 56%

Median Rent

$878

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

33%

Higher than 57%

Appreciation 1yr %

-6.1%

Higher than 58%

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

Higher than 56%

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 →