The basics
Total Population
740
Median Age
54.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$159,000
Lower than 65%
Median Property Tax
$2,513
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.04
Lower than 74%
Median Rent
$1,650
Higher than 86%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
17
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
15.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
140
Annual Precipitation (in)
37.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
23.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
85.5
Higher than 78%
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 60961: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 60961?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 60961 is $159,000, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 60961?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 60961 is $2,513, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 60961 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 60961 cost about 2.04× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 60961?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 60961 is $1,650 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60961?
- ZIP Code 60961 averages 49.3°F year-round, summer highs near 82.2°F, winter lows around 17°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 60961 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 60961's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.5 (higher than 78% 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 →