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ZIP Code 60642

Cook, Illinois

ZCTA 60642

Juniper

ZIP Code 60642 is in the lowest 37% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 3% nationally for home price growth over five years. And it sits in the highest 5% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$143,175

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

23%

Lower than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

55.3

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 60642, in Cook, Illinois.

The basics

Total Population

21,789

Median Age

33.1

Population Density

13,065.5

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

—

The Census publishes home values only up to $2 million and incomes up to $250,000, so this ratio cannot be worked out for the most expensive areas.

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.15×

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$2,243

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

9.3%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

20%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

20%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

96.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.8

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 60642: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 60642?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 60642 is $10,001.
Is ZIP Code 60642 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 60642 cost about 4.15× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 60642?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 60642 is $2,243 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 60642?
Home prices in ZIP Code 60642 have moved 23% over the past five years (9.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 60642?
ZIP Code 60642 has a population of 21,789, about 13,065.5 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 33.1.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60642?
ZIP Code 60642 averages 50.8°F year-round, summer highs near 78.9°F, winter lows around 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 60642 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 60642's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55.3 (lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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