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ZIP Code 60556

DeKalb, Illinois

FIPS 60556

Juniper

ZIP Code 60556 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$234,800

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

68.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

2,138

Median Age

30

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$234,800

Higher than 58%

Median Property Tax

$4,872

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.34

Lower than 67%

Median Rent

$885

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

13%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-38%

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

68.1

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 60556: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 60556?
The median home value in ZIP Code 60556 is $234,800, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 60556?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 60556 is $4,872, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 60556 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 60556 cost about 2.34× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 60556?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 60556 is $885 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 60556?
Home prices in ZIP Code 60556 have moved 62% over the past five years (13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60556?
ZIP Code 60556 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 60556 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 60556's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.1 (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 →