The basics
Total Population
404
Median Age
39.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$153,600
Lower than 67%
Median Property Tax
$2,500
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.17
Lower than 71%
Median Rent
$796
Lower than 60%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
16.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
14.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
136.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
39.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
28.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
60.2
Lower than 57%
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 61042: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61042?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61042 is $153,600, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61042?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61042 is $2,500, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61042 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61042 cost about 2.17× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61042?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61042 is $796 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61042?
- ZIP Code 61042 averages 49.3°F year-round, summer highs near 81.8°F, winter lows around 16.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.2 (lower than 57% 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 →