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ZIP Code 61021

Lee, Illinois

FIPS 61021

Juniper

ZIP Code 61021 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$148,500

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.7

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

22,308

Median Age

43.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$148,500

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$3,063

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.15

Lower than 72%

Median Rent

$879

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

10%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

137.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

31.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76.7

Higher than 65%

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 61021: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61021?
The median home value in ZIP Code 61021 is $148,500, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61021?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61021 is $3,063, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 61021 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 61021 cost about 2.15× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61021?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61021 is $879 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61021?
Home prices in ZIP Code 61021 have moved 53% over the past five years (10% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61021?
ZIP Code 61021 averages 49.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 17°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 31.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 61021 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 61021's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.7 (higher than 65% 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 →